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Selsby Family History

Selsby Surname Meaning

see Silsby.

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


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Where is the Selsby family from?

You can see how Selsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Selsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Selsby families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Selsby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Selsby families in 1891.
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What did your Selsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Selsby. 50% of Selsby men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Selsby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selsby were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Selsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Selsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selsby 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Selsby. 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 181 military records available for the last name Selsby. For the veterans among your Selsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selsby lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Selsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Selsby in 1979 was 69, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selsby 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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