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Selkrigg Family History

Selkrigg 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: Selig, Sebring, Sprigg, Selvig, Selfridge, Selkirk, Seering, Selling

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Where is the Selkrigg family from?

You can see how Selkrigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selkrigg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Selkrigg families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Selkrigg families living in Midlothian. This was about 88% of all the recorded Selkrigg's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Selkrigg families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Selkrigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selkrigg 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Selkrigg. 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 Selkrigg. For the veterans among your Selkrigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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