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Scelp Family History

Scelp Name 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: Schelp, Shelp, Scala, Sell, Delp, Schlup, Stell, Shell, Snell, Kelp

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Where is the Scelp family from?

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

What did your Scelp ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scelp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Scelp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scelp 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Scelp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Scelp. For the veterans among your Scelp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scelp lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Scelp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Scelp in 1971 was 67, and 66 in 1983.

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