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Selin Family History

Selin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name perhaps from the placename element sel- ‘stretch of smooth water’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

Polish: adaptation of German Sellin. The vast majority of bearers of this surname live in counties of Puck and Wejherowo.

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


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You can see how Selin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Selin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Selin families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Selin families in 1891.
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What did your Selin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selin. 100% of Selin 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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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Selin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selin 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 Selin. 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 729 military records available for the last name Selin. For the veterans among your Selin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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