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Selenak Family History

Selenak 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: Zelenak, Melena, Selak, Slezak, Serena, Sekerak, Sklenar, Selensky

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Where is the Selenak family from?

You can see how Selenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selenak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selenak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Selenak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selenak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selenak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Selenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selenak 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Selenak. 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 31 military records available for the last name Selenak. For the veterans among your Selenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selenak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Selenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Selenak in 1966 was 70, and 59 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selenak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selenak 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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