Origins of the Seley surname
About the Seleys
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Interesting facts about Seley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Seley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
Who were Seleys most likely to marry?
Seeley Or Seleys
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Our tell us which families married Seleys.
What are the most common Seley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Seleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Seleys in 1921
Rag Sorter
3
Servant
3
House Keeper
2
House Servant
2
Pauper
2
Common male occupations for Seleys in 1921
Cutler
2
Engineer
2
Groom
2
Laborer (Timber Yard)
2
Plaisterer
2
