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Selitsky Family History

Selitsky 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: Selinsky, Levitsky, Belinsky, Savitsky, Slutsky, Selesky, Selensky

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Where is the Selitsky family from?

You can see how Selitsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selitsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Selitsky families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selitsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selitsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selitsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Selitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Selitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selitsky 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Selitsky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Selitsky. For the veterans among your Selitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selitsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Selitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Selitsky in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selitsky 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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