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Selveys Family History

Selveys 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: Selvey, Silvey, Selley, Selders, Seavers, Severs, Sellers, Helvey

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Where is the Selveys family from?

You can see how Selveys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selveys family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Selveys families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Selveys's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Selveys families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Selveys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selveys 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 Selveys. 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 Selveys. For the veterans among your Selveys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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