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Selynn Family History

Selynn 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: Selman, Lynn, Glynn, Selan, Sellin, Sellen, Flynn, Selin, Selwyn

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Where is the Selynn family from?

You can see how Selynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selynn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Selynn families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Selynn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Selynn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Selynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selynn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Selynn. 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 military records available for the last name Selynn. For the veterans among your Selynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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