Selden Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Selden Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Selden family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 14
Agricultural Labourer 10
Formerly Servant 3
Needlewoman 3
Laundress 2
Coal Miner 2
Wife Of Above 1
Carpenter 1
Laundry Maid 1
Agricultural Labourer Wife 1
General Dealer 1
Saddler & Harness Maker 1
Machine Fitter 1
Blacksmith Journeyman 1
No Occupation 1
Piano Forte Tuner 1
Pauper 1
House Servant 1
Apprentice Pupil Teacher 1
Errand Boy 1
Gardener 1
Timber Merchant Wheel Wright Employing 15 Men 1
Wheelwright 1
Wheelwright Wife 1
Looking Glass Maker 1

Selden Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Seldon 83% 4,006
2 Sladen 67% 2,987
3 Selden 100% 839
4 Solden 83% 238
5 Sladin 50% 226

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The surname Selden is the 3rd most popular variant of Seldon.

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