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Selvier Family History

Selvier 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: Sevier, Sellier, Seller, Silver, Seaver, Sever, Selvig, Revier

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Where is the Selvier family from?

You can see how Selvier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Selvier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Selvier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Selvier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selvier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvier 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 Selvier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Selvier. 100% of Selvier 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 22 census records available for the last name Selvier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Selvier. 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 military records available for the last name Selvier. For the veterans among your Selvier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvier 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 Selvier

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