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Selenka Family History

Selenka 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: Zelenka, Melena, Serena, Semenza, Celenza, Selesky, Selensky, Zelinka

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Where is the Selenka family from?

You can see how Selenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selenka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selenka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Selenka families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Selenka's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Selenka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selenka 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 100 census records available for the last name Selenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selenka 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Selenka. 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 40 military records available for the last name Selenka. For the veterans among your Selenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selenka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Selenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Selenka in 1966 was 68, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selenka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selenka 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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