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Scelzo Family History

Scelzo 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: Scalzo, Scelfo, Scelza, Celio, Scelsi, Scerbo, Selz, Scalzi, Smelko

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Where is the Scelzo family from?

You can see how Scelzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scelzo family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Scelzo's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Scelzo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelzo 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 Scelzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scelzo. 72% of Scelzo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scelzo women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Scelzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Scelzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelzo 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Scelzo. 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 88 military records available for the last name Scelzo. For the veterans among your Scelzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelzo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Scelzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Scelzo in 1951 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scelzo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelzo 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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