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Selfe Family History

Selfe Surname Meaning

English: variant of Self.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Selfe family from?

You can see how Selfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Selfe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Selfe families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Selfe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selfe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selfe 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 Selfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Selfe. 56% of Selfe men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Selfe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selfe were Private Means and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Bank Clerk
    23%
  • Private Means
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Selfe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Selfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selfe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Selfe. 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 893 military records available for the last name Selfe. For the veterans among your Selfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selfe lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Selfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Selfe in 1941 was 31, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selfe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selfe 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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