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Seljak Family History

Seljak 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: Selak, Selman, Sella, Sestak, Selan, Sedlak, Salak, Selva, Pelak

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Where is the Seljak family from?

You can see how Seljak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seljak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seljak family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Seljak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Seljak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seljak 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 99 census records available for the last name Seljak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seljak 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Seljak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Seljak. For the veterans among your Seljak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seljak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Seljak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Seljak in 1971 was 67, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seljak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seljak 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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