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Selleck Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Sellick .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sellick, Selle, Sedlock, Seller, Setlock, Selley, Hollick, Jelle

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Where is the Selleck family from?

You can see how Selleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selleck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Selleck families living in Connecticut. This was about 44% of all the recorded Selleck's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Selleck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selleck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selleck. 22% of Selleck men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Selleck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selleck were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Selleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selleck 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Selleck. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Selleck. For the veterans among your Selleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selleck lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Selleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Selleck in 1949 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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