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Selkee Family History

Selkee 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: Selke, Seller, Selle, Seckel, Belke, Sellen, Oelke, Kelker, Secker

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Where is the Selkee family from?

You can see how Selkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selkee family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Selkee family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Selkee's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Selkee families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selkee 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 41 census records available for the last name Selkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selkee 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Selkee. 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 2 military records available for the last name Selkee. For the veterans among your Selkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selkee lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Selkee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Selkee in 1969 was 74, and 78 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selkee 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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