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Selandey Family History

Selandey 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: Selander, Sealander, Delaney, Melander, Helander, Shelander, Welander

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Where is the Selandey family from?

You can see how Selandey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selandey family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Selandey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selandey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Selandey families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Selandey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selandey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Selandey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Selandey. For the veterans among your Selandey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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