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Selgeby Family History

Selgeby 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, Selley, Selvey, Eleby, Seley, Saleeby, Seller, Seeley, Seiger

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Where is the Selgeby family from?

You can see how Selgeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selgeby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selgeby family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Selgeby's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Selgeby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selgeby 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 75 census records available for the last name Selgeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selgeby 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Selgeby. 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 29 military records available for the last name Selgeby. For the veterans among your Selgeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selgeby lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Selgeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Selgeby in 1966 was 88, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selgeby 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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