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Selmek Family History

Selmek 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: Selmer, Seller, Elmer, Helmer, Selman, Selle, Sellen, Semmel, Zelek

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Where is the Selmek family from?

You can see how Selmek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selmek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selmek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Selmek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selmek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selmek 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 41 census records available for the last name Selmek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selmek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Selmek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Selmek. For the veterans among your Selmek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selmek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Selmek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Selmek in 1976 was 66, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selmek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selmek 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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