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Selvister Family History

Selvister 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: Sylvester, Silvester, Lister, Meister, Pallister, Selinger, Register

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Where is the Selvister family from?

You can see how Selvister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvister family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Selvister families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Selvister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Selvister families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Selvister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvister 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Selvister. 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 Selvister. For the veterans among your Selvister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvister 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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