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Selvis Family History

Selvis 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: Selvig, Silvis, Servis, Sylvis, Melis, Solis, Salvi, Silvia, Mellis

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Where is the Selvis family from?

You can see how Selvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Selvis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Selvis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Selvis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selvis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selvis. 67% of Selvis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Selvis women worked as a Weaver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Waiter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%

What Selvis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Selvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvis 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Selvis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Selvis. For the veterans among your Selvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Selvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Selvis in 1967 was 68, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selvis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvis 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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