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Scelli Family History

Scelli 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: Celli, Scelsi, Stella, Sell, Selle, Savelli, Sella, Stell, Stelly

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Where is the Scelli family from?

You can see how Scelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scelli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelli 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 22 census records available for the last name Scelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelli 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 Scelli. 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 5 military records available for the last name Scelli. For the veterans among your Scelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelli lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Scelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scelli in 1976 was 52, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelli 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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