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Selwin Family History

Selwin Surname Meaning

see Selwyn.

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


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Where is the Selwin family from?

You can see how Selwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Selwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Selwin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Selwin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Selwin families in 1891.
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What did your Selwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Selwin. 100% of Selwin men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 587 census records available for the last name Selwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selwin 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Selwin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Selwin. For the veterans among your Selwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selwin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Selwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Selwin in 1981 was 72, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selwin 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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