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Seletyn Family History

Seletyn 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: Selwyn, Seeton, Seley, Seaton, Elton, Severin, Felton, Elston, Seeley

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Where is the Seletyn family from?

You can see how Seletyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seletyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Seletyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Seletyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Seletyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seletyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seletyn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Seletyn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Seletyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seletyn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Seletyn. 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 19 military records available for the last name Seletyn. For the veterans among your Seletyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seletyn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Seletyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Seletyn in 1961 was 54, and 76 in 2002.

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