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Selph Family History

Selph Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Self.

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


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Where is the Selph family from?

You can see how Selph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Selph families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Selph families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Selph's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selph families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selph 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 Selph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selph. 27% of Selph men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Selph women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selph were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    8%

What Selph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Selph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selph 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Selph. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Selph. For the veterans among your Selph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selph lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Selph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Selph in 1955 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selph 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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