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Selcan Family History

Selcan 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: Selman, Selan, Kelman, Elman, Salman, Sultan, Sella, Sellman, Belan

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Where is the Selcan family from?

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

There are 35 census records available for the last name Selcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selcan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Selcan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Selcan. For the veterans among your Selcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selcan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Selcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Selcan in 1965 was 71, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selcan 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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