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Selensky Family History

Selensky Surname Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Zieliński (see Zielinski) or Żeleński (see Zelenski).

Americanized or Germanized form of Jewish Ukrainian and Belorussian Zelensky.

Slovak and Czech Zelenský.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Selensky family from?

You can see how Selensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selensky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Selensky families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Selensky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Selensky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selensky 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 Selensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selensky. 47% of Selensky men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Selensky women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selensky were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Domestic
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

What Selensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selensky 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Selensky. 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 137 military records available for the last name Selensky. For the veterans among your Selensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selensky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Selensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Selensky in 1965 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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