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Scelba Family History

Scelba Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Scelza, Stella, Scala, Sella, Selby, Shelby, Selva, Cella, Scalia

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Where is the Scelba family from?

You can see how Scelba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scelba family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scelba's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Scelba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Scelba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelba census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Scelba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Scelba. For the veterans among your Scelba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelba lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Scelba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Scelba in 1960 was 46, and 69 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scelba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelba ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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