Origins of the Selwyn surname
About the Selwyns
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Interesting facts about Selwyn
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Selwyn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.
What are the most common Selwyn first names?
Bishop
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Selwyns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Selwyns in 1921
Living On Own Means
16
Dressmaker
10
General Servant Domestic
8
Cook Domestic
7
Private Means
7
Common male occupations for Selwyns in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
18
Carpenter
14
Coal Miner
13
Clerk In Holy Orders
11
Cattle Dealer
10
