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Selkirk Family History

Selkirk Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Selkirk (Selkirkshire) from Old English sele ‘dwelling hall’ + cirice ‘church’ (with influence from Old Norse kirkja ‘church’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sellick, Kirk, Buskirk, Neikirk, Senick, Elrick, Newkirk, Hobkirk

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Where is the Selkirk family from?

You can see how Selkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selkirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selkirk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 53 Selkirk families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Selkirk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Selkirk families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selkirk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selkirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Selkirk. 60% of Selkirk men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Selkirk women worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Selkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selkirk 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Selkirk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Selkirk. For the veterans among your Selkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selkirk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Selkirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Selkirk in 1962 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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