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Selenski Family History

Selenski 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: Selensky, Zelenski, Smolenski, Solinski, Zelinski, Sulewski, Helinski

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Where is the Selenski family from?

You can see how Selenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selenski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selenski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Selenski families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Selenski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selenski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selenski 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 Selenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selenski. 60% of Selenski 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

What Selenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Selenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selenski 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Selenski. 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 52 military records available for the last name Selenski. For the veterans among your Selenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selenski lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Selenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Selenski in 1960 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selenski 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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