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Scelza Family History

Scelza Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): perhaps from the personal name Scelza Scelsa attested in the Latin form Scelsus from Latin excelsus ‘high lofty’.

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


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Where is the Scelza family from?

You can see how Scelza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scelza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Scelza families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Scelza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scelza families in 1920.
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What did your Scelza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scelza. 60% of Scelza men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Scelza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelza 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Scelza. 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 126 military records available for the last name Scelza. For the veterans among your Scelza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelza lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Scelza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scelza in 1960 was 54, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scelza 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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