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Scelsi Family History

Scelsi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Scelza.

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


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Where is the Scelsi family from?

You can see how Scelsi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelsi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Scelsi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scelsi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Scelsi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scelsi 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 Scelsi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scelsi. 38% of Scelsi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Scelsi women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scelsi were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Scelsi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Scelsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelsi 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Scelsi. 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 189 military records available for the last name Scelsi. For the veterans among your Scelsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelsi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scelsi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scelsi in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelsi 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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