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Selous Family History

Selous 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: Delos, Melhus, Sloss, Salois, Kalous, Feltus, Helmus, Saltus, Melius

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Where is the Selous family from?

You can see how Selous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selous family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Selous families living in Channel Islands. This was about 53% of all the recorded Selous's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Selous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selous 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 Selous ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selous. 100% of Selous 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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Census Records

There are 756 census records available for the last name Selous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selous 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Selous. 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 83 military records available for the last name Selous. For the veterans among your Selous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selous lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selous 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selous

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