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Scelzi Family History

Scelzi 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: Scelsi, Scelza, Scalzi, Scali, Scalzo, Celli, Scelfo, Schlei, Celi

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Where is the Scelzi family from?

You can see how Scelzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scelzi family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scelzi's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Scelzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelzi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scelzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fig Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scelzi. 67% of Scelzi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scelzi women worked as a Fig Wrapper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fig Wrapper
    100%

What Scelzi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Scelzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelzi 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Scelzi. 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 75 military records available for the last name Scelzi. For the veterans among your Scelzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelzi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Scelzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Scelzi in 1962 was 72, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scelzi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelzi 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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