Origins of the Selke surname
About the Selkes
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Interesting facts about Selke
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Selkes most likely to marry?
Frolkes
What are the most common Selke first names?
William
John
Anna
Bertha
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Common jobs for Selkes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Selkes in 1921
Infant
2
Clerks
1
House Maid
1
House Servant
1
Independant Means
1
Common male occupations for Selkes in 1921
Attendants
5
Salespersons
3
Farm Hands
2
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
2
Shipping And Receiving Clerks
2
