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Selvig Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of ten or more farmsteads named Selvik notably on the west coast of Norway probably so named from Old Norse selja ‘willow’ or selr ‘seal’ + vík ‘bay inlet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stavig, Sellin, Selix, Sevy, Selvage, Seelig, Selig, Selvey, Salvia

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Where is the Selvig family from?

You can see how Selvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Selvig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Selvig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Selvig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Selvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selvig. 39% of Selvig men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Selvig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selvig were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Selvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvig 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Selvig. 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 357 military records available for the last name Selvig. For the veterans among your Selvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Selvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Selvig in 1964 was 81, and 101 in 2004.

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