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Mcselland Family History

Mcselland 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: Mclelland, Clelland, Selland, Mcclelland, Mcleland, Mclellan, Melland

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Where is the Mcselland family from?

You can see how Mcselland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcselland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mcselland families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mcselland family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcselland's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcselland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcselland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Mcselland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcselland 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcselland. 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 Mcselland. For the veterans among your Mcselland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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