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Seletsky Family History

Seletsky Name 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: Selesky, Selensky, Selinsky, Slutsky, Sekelsky, Salesky, Levitsky

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Where is the Seletsky family from?

You can see how Seletsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seletsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Seletsky families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Seletsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seletsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seletsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seletsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seletsky. 60% of Seletsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seletsky women worked as a Secretary. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Seletsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Seletsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seletsky 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Seletsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Seletsky. For the veterans among your Seletsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seletsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Seletsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Seletsky in 1965 was 65, and 94 in 2001.

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