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Selbourne Family History

Selbourne Surname Meaning

see Silburn.

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


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Where is the Selbourne family from?

You can see how Selbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selbourne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Selbourne family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Selbourne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selbourne 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 did your Selbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selbourne. 100% of Selbourne 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Selbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selbourne 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Selbourne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Selbourne. For the veterans among your Selbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selbourne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selbourne 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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