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Scelfo Family History

Scelfo Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): possibly a variant of Gelfo a nickname from Sicilian cerfu gerfu ‘unripe immature’. Compare Scerbo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scelfo family from?

You can see how Scelfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelfo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scelfo families living in New Jersey. This was about 27% of all the recorded Scelfo's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Scelfo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelfo 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 Scelfo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scelfo. 30% of Scelfo men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Scelfo women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scelfo were Manager and Millinary.

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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

  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Millinary
    25%

What Scelfo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Scelfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelfo 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Scelfo. 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 146 military records available for the last name Scelfo. For the veterans among your Scelfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelfo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scelfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scelfo in 1962 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelfo 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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