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Mcsellan Family History

Mcsellan 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: Mclellan, Mcmellon, Mcmillan, Mcclellan, Mckellar, Masella, Musella

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Where is the Mcsellan family from?

You can see how Mcsellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcsellan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Mcsellan families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcsellan's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Mcsellan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mcsellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsellan 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mcsellan. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mcsellan. For the veterans among your Mcsellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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