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Selsey Family History

Selsey 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, Selley, Elsey, Selvey, Selser, Seley, Seller, Seeley, Elsen

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Where is the Selsey family from?

You can see how Selsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Selsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Selsey families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Selsey's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Selsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selsey. 100% of Selsey men worked as a Helper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Selsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Selsey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Selsey. For the veterans among your Selsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selsey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Selsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Selsey in 1967 was 80, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selsey 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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