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Selnack Family History

Selnack 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: Slack, Senick, Bellack, Sellick, Zelnick, Selak, Schnack, Selbach

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Where is the Selnack family from?

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

What did your Selnack ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Selnack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selnack 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Selnack. 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 3 military records available for the last name Selnack. For the veterans among your Selnack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selnack lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Selnack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Selnack in 1969 was 83, and 80 in 1994.

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