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Szelle Family History

Szelle 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: Selle, Stelle, Zelle, Ezelle, Seller, Stella, Pelle, Belle, Helle

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Where is the Szelle family from?

You can see how Szelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szelle family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Szelle's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Szelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Szelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szelle 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Szelle. 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 9 military records available for the last name Szelle. For the veterans among your Szelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Szelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Szelle in 1965 was 51, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szelle 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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