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Selkin Family History

Selkin 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: Elkin, Belkin, Sellin, Salkin, Selin, Nelkin, Sulkin, Seldin, Melin

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Where is the Selkin family from?

You can see how Selkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selkin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Selkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Selkin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selkin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Selkin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selkin 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 Selkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selkin. 100% of Selkin men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Selkin women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

What Selkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Selkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selkin 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Selkin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Selkin. For the veterans among your Selkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Selkin in 1963 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selkin 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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