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Mcsellar Family History

Mcsellar 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: Mckellar, Cuellar, Masella, Musella, Mckeller, Mccullar, Mclellan

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Where is the Mcsellar family from?

You can see how Mcsellar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsellar family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcsellar family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsellar's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mcsellar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mcsellar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsellar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcsellar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Mcsellar. For the veterans among your Mcsellar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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