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Selka Family History

Selka 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: Belka, Sella, Selva, Pelka, Melka, Selk, Selke, Sala, Serra, Stella

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Where is the Selka family from?

You can see how Selka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Selka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selka 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 Selka ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selka. 100% of Selka men worked as a Student.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%

What Selka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Selka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selka 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Selka. 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 141 military records available for the last name Selka. For the veterans among your Selka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Selka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Selka in 1967 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selka 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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