Selvey Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Selvey ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Selvey Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Selvey family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 24
Nailor 3
Labourer 3
Furnace Boy 2
Ag Labourer 2
Bridle Bitt Maker 2
Carpenter 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Brick Layer 1
Hallier Of Coals 1
Hallier's Wife 1
House Servant 1
House Servant Baker 1
Landress 1
Plasterer & Slater 1
Awl Blade Maker 1
Domestic Servant 1
Dress Maker 1
Engine Driver 1
File Cutter 1
Lock Smith Apprentice 1
Provision Shopkeeper 1
Servant 1
Tin Plate Worker 1
Basket Maker 1

Selvey Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Silvey 83% 1,752
2 Selvey 100% 1,559

Did you know?

The surname Selvey is the 2nd most popular variant of Silvey.

Search for the Selvey family