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Selwell Family History

Selwell 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: Elwell, Sewell, Seawell, Jewell, Colwell, Sidwell, Newell, Ledwell

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Where is the Selwell family from?

You can see how Selwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Selwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Selwell family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selwell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Selwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Selwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selwell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Selwell. 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 Selwell. For the veterans among your Selwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selwell lifespan?

Average Selwell life expectancy in 1970 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selwell 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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