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Cele Family History

Cele 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: Cole, Cece, Mele, Cale, Celi, Bell, Mule, Chae, Gale, Hale

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Where is the Cele family from?

You can see how Cele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cele families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Cele's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cele 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 Cele ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cele. 100% of Cele women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Cele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Cele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cele 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Cele. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cele. For the veterans among your Cele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cele lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cele in 1972 was 85, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cele 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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