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Selves Family History

Selves Surname Meaning

variant of Self with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Selves family from?

You can see how Selves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Selves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Selves families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Selves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selves families in 1891.
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What did your Selves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selves. 93% of Selves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Home Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Selves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selves 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Selves. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Selves. For the veterans among your Selves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Selves in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selves 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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