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Selpher Family History

Selpher 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: Seller, Belcher, Semper, Seher, Seltzer, Selzer, Sellner, Seither

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Where is the Selpher family from?

You can see how Selpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selpher family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Selpher family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selpher's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Selpher families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selpher 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 25 census records available for the last name Selpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selpher 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Selpher. 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 Selpher. For the veterans among your Selpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selpher lifespan?

Average Selpher life expectancy in 1994 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selpher 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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