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Sellens Family History

Sellens Surname Meaning

see Sellings.

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


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Where is the Sellens family from?

You can see how Sellens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sellens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sellens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Sellens families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sellens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sellens families in 1891.
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What did your Sellens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sellens. 40% of Sellens men worked as a Gardener and 86% of Sellens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sellens were Postman and Private Means.

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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

  • Gardener
    40%
  • Bread Baker
    20%
  • Jobbing Labourer
    20%
  • Postman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • House Hold Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Sellens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sellens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sellens 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Sellens. 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 429 military records available for the last name Sellens. For the veterans among your Sellens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sellens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sellens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sellens in 1967 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sellens 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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