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Selek Family History

Selek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zelek, Selak, Seek, Sulek, Selk, Salek, Sebek, Elek, Seley, Seller

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Where is the Selek family from?

You can see how Selek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Selek families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Selek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selek. 72% of Selek men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Selek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Selek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Selek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Selek. For the veterans among your Selek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Selek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Selek in 1972 was 80, and 43 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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