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Shelzi Family History

Shelzi 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: Ghezzi, Shell, Shelby, Shelor, Scelsi, Sheler, Selz, Shelp, Saeli

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Where is the Shelzi family from?

You can see how Shelzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelzi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shelzi families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shelzi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shelzi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shelzi 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 57 census records available for the last name Shelzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelzi 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shelzi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Shelzi. For the veterans among your Shelzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelzi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Shelzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shelzi in 1962 was 52, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shelzi 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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