This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Scelem family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Scelem Family History

Scelem 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: Seeley, Scales, Salem, Schley, Scheler, Seelen, Schlee, Seele, Solem

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Scelem family from?

You can see how Scelem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelem family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Scelem family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Scelem's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Scelem families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Scelem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Scelem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelem census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Scelem

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Scelem. 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.

View all Scelem immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Scelem. For the veterans among your Scelem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Scelem military records

You've only scratched the surface of Scelem family history

Discover More

What is the average Scelem lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelem 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scelem

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Scelem family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial