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Mcselby Family History

Mcselby 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: Selby, Moseby, Melby, Moseley, Mosely, Mcnelly, Mckelvy, Mcsherry

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Where is the Mcselby family from?

You can see how Mcselby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcselby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mcselby families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcselby's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcselby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mcselby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcselby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcselby. 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 Mcselby. For the veterans among your Mcselby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcselby lifespan?

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