Researching Walter Selvey
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 172 people with the Selvey surname? In that year Selvey was ranked number 3407 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Walter means "powerful warrior" and is of German origin.
Records of Walter Selvey on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Walter Selvey and the Selvey Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 402 people with the Selvey surname in the UK? Selvey is now ranked number 3662 for popularity in the UK. |
Selvey Genealogy Databases
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Selvey Forums
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Explore the Ellis Island Database for information on Walter Selvey. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Walter Selvey
Walter Selvey
Walter Selvey was an English footballer who played for Derby County. His brother Scotch was also a footballer.
Born in Derby during the 1st quarter of 1866. Signed and played for Derby Midland in 1887. Left the following year for Derby County. Walter Selvey, playing as a forward, made his League debut on 22 September 1888 at County Ground, the then home of Derby County. The visitors were Accrington and the match ended as a 1–1 draw. Walter Selvey appeared in one of the 22 League matches played by Derby County during the 1888–89 season.
Selvey left Derby County in 1889 and joined Derby Junction. Walter Selvey died in 1944 aged 75/76.
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