Origins of the Selston surname
About the Selstons
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Interesting facts about Selston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Selston surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Selston first names?
William
George
Emma
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Selstons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Selstons in 1921
General Servant
3
Laundress
2
Sack Maker
2
Servant
2
Artificial Flower Maker
1
Common male occupations for Selstons in 1921
Bit Filer
3
Coachman
3
Agricultural Labourer
2
General Labourer
2
Retailer Of Beer
2
