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Selitzky Family History

Selitzky Surname 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: Selinsky, Slutzky, Skalitzky, Levitsky, Belinsky, Seitz, Seltzer

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Where is the Selitzky family from?

You can see how Selitzky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selitzky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Selitzky families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Selitzky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selitzky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selitzky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Selitzky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selitzky 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Selitzky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Selitzky. For the veterans among your Selitzky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selitzky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Selitzky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Selitzky in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selitzky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selitzky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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