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Selinka Family History

Selinka 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: Zelinka, Slivka, Zelenka, Glinka, Selin, Selinsky, Salina, Seliga

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Where is the Selinka family from?

You can see how Selinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selinka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selinka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Selinka families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Selinka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selinka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selinka 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 129 census records available for the last name Selinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selinka 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Selinka. 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 119 military records available for the last name Selinka. For the veterans among your Selinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selinka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Selinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Selinka in 1969 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selinka 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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