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Selves Name Meaning

variant of Self with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Selvey, Seller, Sales, Silver, Selle, Serres, Neves, Sellen, Seaver

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Where is the Selves family from?

You can see how Selves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Selves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 13 Selves families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Selves's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Selves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selves. 50% of Selves men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Selves women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Selves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selves 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Selves. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Selves. For the veterans among your Selves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Selves in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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