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Selnick Family History

Selnick 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: Senick, Sellick, Zelnick, Melnick, Bernick, Ellick, Wernick, Melnik

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Where is the Selnick family from?

You can see how Selnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selnick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Selnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Selnick families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Selnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selnick 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 Selnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selnick. 43% of Selnick men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

What Selnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Selnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selnick 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Selnick. 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 76 military records available for the last name Selnick. For the veterans among your Selnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Selnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Selnick in 1962 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selnick 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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