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Selski Family History

Selski 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: Sielski, Demski, Seki, Wolski, Bielski, Slaski, Selak, Debski, Dulski

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Where is the Selski family from?

You can see how Selski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Selski families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Selski families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Selski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selski. 100% of Selski men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Selski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selski 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Selski. 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 15 military records available for the last name Selski. For the veterans among your Selski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Selski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Selski in 1966 was 43, and 88 in 2002.

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