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Scelsa Family History

Scelsa 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, Stella, Scala, Sella, Cesa, Selva, Cella, Scalia

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Where is the Scelsa family from?

You can see how Scelsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelsa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scelsa family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scelsa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scelsa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelsa 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 Scelsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scelsa. 100% of Scelsa men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Scelsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Scelsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelsa 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Scelsa. 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 55 military records available for the last name Scelsa. For the veterans among your Scelsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelsa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scelsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scelsa in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scelsa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelsa 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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