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Selvig Family History

Selvig Surname 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


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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.
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What did your Selvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Selvig. 56% of Selvig men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    45%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvig 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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