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Selvick Family History

Selvick 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: Sellick, Sevick, Ellick, Senick, Levick, Zelnick, Selvig, Service

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Where is the Selvick family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selvick. 100% of Selvick men worked as a Truck Helper.

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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

  • Truck Helper
    100%

What Selvick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Selvick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvick 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Selvick. 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 44 military records available for the last name Selvick. For the veterans among your Selvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvick lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Selvick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Selvick in 1967 was 87, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selvick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvick 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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