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Selvers Family History

Selvers 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: Selders, Seavers, Severs, Sellers, Seevers, Silvers, Seivers, Seller

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Where is the Selvers family from?

You can see how Selvers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Selvers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Selvers families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Selvers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Selvers families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Selvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvers 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Selvers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Selvers. For the veterans among your Selvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvers lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Selvers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Selvers in 1987 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvers 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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