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Selesko Family History

Selesko 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, Lesko, Plesko, Zelasko, Selensky, Salesky, Telesco, Meleski

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Where is the Selesko family from?

You can see how Selesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selesko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selesko family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Selesko's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Selesko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selesko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selesko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sewing was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selesko. 100% of Selesko women worked as a Sewing. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%
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What Selesko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Selesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selesko 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Selesko. 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 10 military records available for the last name Selesko. For the veterans among your Selesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selesko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Selesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Selesko in 1963 was 73, and 61 in 2002.

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