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Selden Family History

Selden Name Meaning

English: variant of Seldon .

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


Similar surnames: Elden, Sellen, Walden, Skeldon, Belden, Hedden, Weldon, Welden, Olden

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Where is the Selden family from?

You can see how Selden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Selden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Selden families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Selden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Selden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Selden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selden. 18% of Selden men worked as a Farmer and 8% of Selden women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selden were Clerk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Selden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selden 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Selden. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Selden. For the veterans among your Selden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selden lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Selden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Selden in 1947 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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