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Selany Family History

Selany 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: Selan, Delany, Solano, Selman, Delaney, Eland, Slay, Belan, Sealy

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Selany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selany 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Selany. 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 military records available for the last name Selany. For the veterans among your Selany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selany lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1986, in the United States, Selany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Selany in 1983 was 76, and 80 in 1986.

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