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Scelton Family History

Scelton 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: Skelton, Shelton, Seaton, Elton, Colton, Felton, Sheldon, Belton

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Where is the Scelton family from?

You can see how Scelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Scelton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scelton family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Scelton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scelton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelton 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 169 census records available for the last name Scelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelton 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Scelton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scelton. For the veterans among your Scelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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