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Selburn Family History

Selburn 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: Welburn, Shelburn, Seaburn, Selberg, Kilburn, Welborn, Wilburn

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Where is the Selburn family from?

You can see how Selburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selburn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Selburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Selburn families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Selburn's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Selburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selburn 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 136 census records available for the last name Selburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selburn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Selburn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Selburn. For the veterans among your Selburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selburn lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Selburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Selburn in 1991 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selburn 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.

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