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Selfors Family History

Selfors Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Telford, Welford, Elford, Elfers, Seaford, Belford, Selders, Selsor

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Where is the Selfors family from?

You can see how Selfors families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selfors family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Selfors families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Selfors families living in Durham. This was about 62% of all the recorded Selfors's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Selfors families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selfors 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 Selfors ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Selfors. 100% of Selfors men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Selfors. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selfors 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Selfors. 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 53 military records available for the last name Selfors. For the veterans among your Selfors ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selfors lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Selfors life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Selfors in 1968 was 69, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selfors 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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