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Selcey Family History

Selcey 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: Selley, Selvey, Selcer, Seley, Seller, Seeley, Selle, Kelsey, Sellen

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

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What is the average Selcey lifespan?

Average Selcey life expectancy in 1994 was 16 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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