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Selkston Family History

Selkston 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: Elston, Gelston, Easton, Alston, Colston, Seaton, Elton, Elson

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Where is the Selkston family from?

You can see how Selkston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selkston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Selkston families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selkston's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Selkston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Selkston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selkston 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 Selkston. 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 Selkston. For the veterans among your Selkston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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