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Selix Family History

Selix Surname Meaning

Czech: derivative of Selig which is of German origin. The surname Selix is rare in Czechia.

Probably also English: variant of Sellix itself a variant of Sellicks which is from Sellick.

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


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Where is the Selix family from?

You can see how Selix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selix family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Selix families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Selix family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Selix's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Selix families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selix surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selix. 31% of Selix men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Selix women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selix were Machinist and Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Secretary
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selix 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Selix. 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 336 military records available for the last name Selix. For the veterans among your Selix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selix lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Selix in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selix 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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