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Selcon Family History

Selcon 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: Sellon, Seldon, Selmon, Seaton, Elton, Salmon, Elson, Falcon, Felton

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Where is the Selcon family from?

You can see how Selcon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selcon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Selcon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Selcon family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selcon's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Selcon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selcon 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 45 census records available for the last name Selcon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selcon 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Selcon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Selcon. For the veterans among your Selcon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selcon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Selcon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Selcon in 1976 was 69, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selcon 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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