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Selleck Family History

Selleck Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Sellick.

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


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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 1911 there were 12 Selleck families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Selleck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Selleck families in 1911.
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What did your Selleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Selleck. 50% of Selleck men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selleck 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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