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Selinsky Name Meaning

Americanized or Germanized form of Polish Zieliński (see Zielinski ) its rare variant Zeliński or of Żeliński (see Zelinski ). Compare Zelinsky . Americanized or Germanized form of Jewish and Ukrainian Zelinsky Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) Želinský.

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


Similar surnames: Selensky, Belinsky, Zelinski, Malinsky, Dolinsky, Linsky, Gilinsky

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Where is the Selinsky family from?

You can see how Selinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Selinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Selinsky family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Selinsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Selinsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selinsky. 32% of Selinsky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Selinsky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selinsky were Helper and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Selinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selinsky 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Selinsky. 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 425 military records available for the last name Selinsky. For the veterans among your Selinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selinsky lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Selinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Selinsky in 1955 was 43, and 48 in 2004.

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