Origins of the Sellis surname
About the Sellises
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Interesting facts about Sellis
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sellis surname. The oldest one dates back to 1897.
Who were Sellises most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Sellises.
What are the most common Sellis first names?
William
Thomas
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Sellises
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sellises in 1921
General Servant
4
Laundress
4
Dress Maker
3
Nurse
3
Housekeeper
2
Common male occupations for Sellises in 1921
General Labourer
7
Tailor
5
Agricultural Labourer
4
Grocer
4
Painter
4
