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Selsbey Family History

Selsbey 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: Kelsey, Selby, Selley, Elsey, Selvey, Silsby, Selser, Selbe, Salsbery

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Where is the Selsbey family from?

You can see how Selsbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selsbey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Selsbey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Selsbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selsbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selsbey 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 50 census records available for the last name Selsbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsbey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Selsbey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Selsbey. For the veterans among your Selsbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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