Selay Family History

Selay 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: Slay, Selan, Selby, Delay, Selway, Selak, Salay, Senay, Sesay, Seley

180	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
13	Military Records
37	Immigration Records
174	Census and Voter Lists
51	Member Trees

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Where is the Selay family from?

You can see how Selay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Selay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Selay family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Selay's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Selay families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Selay family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 174 census records available for the last name Selay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Selay. 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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Military Records

There are 13 military records available for the last name Selay. For the veterans among your Selay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selay lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Selay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selay in 1992 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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Selay Surname Meaning

Where is the Selay family from?

What Selay family records will you find?

What is the average Selay lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Selay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Selay in 1992 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

Selay Family History

Selay Surname Meaning

455 record(s) for Selay

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Selay lifespan?

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Selay Surname Meaning

455 record(s) for Selay

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Where is the Selay family from?

What Selay family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Selay family history

What is the average Selay lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Selay family tree

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