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Selsvik Family History

Selsvik 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: Slavik, Selvig, Salvi, Slavin, Lesnik, Silvia, Sestak, Salvia, Sellin

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Selsvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsvik 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Selsvik. 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 1 military records available for the last name Selsvik. For the veterans among your Selsvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selsvik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Selsvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Selsvik in 1964 was 67, and 85 in 1989.

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