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Origins of the Selifant surname

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We have a total of 34 records for people with the last name Selifant.

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    In 1921, most Selifants lived in south-west

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    Interesting facts about Selifant

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    What are the most common Selifant first names?

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    Elsie

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    Common jobs for Selifants

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Selifants in 1921

    Domestic Servant

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    Common male occupations for Selifants in 1921

    Gardener Domestic

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    Postman

    1

    Postman And Boot And Shoe Repairer

    1

    Tailor

    1

    Tailor Maker

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