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Selchan Family History

Selchan 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, Sellman, Selan, Pelchat, Relihan, Suchan, Molchan, Shan

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Where is the Selchan family from?

You can see how Selchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selchan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selchan family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selchan's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Selchan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selchan 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 65 census records available for the last name Selchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selchan 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Selchan. 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 59 military records available for the last name Selchan. For the veterans among your Selchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selchan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Selchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Selchan in 1970 was 80, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selchan 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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