Origins of the Selbey surname
About the Selbeys
We have a total of 287 records for people with the last name Selbey.
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Interesting facts about Selbey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Selbey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1942.
Who were Selbeys most likely to marry?
Selby Or Selbeys
Our tell us which families married Selbeys.
What are the most common Selbey first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Selbeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Selbeys in 1921
Basket Maker
2
Dressmaker
2
General Servant Domestic
2
House Servant
2
Annulant
1
Common male occupations for Selbeys in 1921
General Labourer
3
Agricultural Laborer
2
Carter On Farm
2
Farm Labourer
2
Gunmaker
2
