Origins of the Selden surname
About the Seldens
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Interesting facts about Selden
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Selden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Seldens most likely to marry?
Selden Or Seldins
Our tell us which families married Seldens.
What are the most common Selden first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Seldens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Seldens in 1921
Dressmaker
9
Living On Own Means
8
Needlewoman
4
Private Means
4
Domestic Servant
3
Common male occupations for Seldens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
12
Gardener
7
Painter
7
Blacksmith
5
Carpenter
5
