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Selken Family History

Selken 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: Sellen, Selden, Selke, Belken, Seller, Ellen, Selman, Elsen, Selle

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Where is the Selken family from?

You can see how Selken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Selken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Selken families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selken's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Selken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selken 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 Selken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selken. 45% of Selken men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Selken women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selken were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Selken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selken 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Selken. 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 175 military records available for the last name Selken. For the veterans among your Selken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selken lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Selken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Selken in 1956 was 56, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selken 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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