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Selstone Family History

Selstone 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: Elston, Gelston, Redstone, Cestone, Easton, Stone, Alston, Colston

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Where is the Selstone family from?

You can see how Selstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Selstone families living in Middlesex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Selstone's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Selstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selstone 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 22 census records available for the last name Selstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selstone 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Selstone. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Selstone. For the veterans among your Selstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selstone lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selstone 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selstone

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