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Selvek Family History

Selvek 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: Selvey, Seller, Silver, Selle, Sellen, Seaver, Sever, Selva, Selvig

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Where is the Selvek family from?

You can see how Selvek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selvek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Selvek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Selvek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvek 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 22 census records available for the last name Selvek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvek 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Selvek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Selvek. For the veterans among your Selvek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Selvek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Selvek in 1972 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvek 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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