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Selfridge Family History

Selfridge Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from an unidentified minor place called with Old English scelf ‘shelf’ + hrycg ‘ridge’.

It is common in Ireland (Derry) as well as England.

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


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Where is the Selfridge family from?

You can see how Selfridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selfridge family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selfridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Selfridge families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Selfridge's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Selfridge families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selfridge 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 Selfridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Selfridge. 100% of Selfridge men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Selfridge 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Selfridge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Selfridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selfridge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Selfridge. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Selfridge. For the veterans among your Selfridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selfridge lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Selfridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Selfridge in 1945 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selfridge 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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