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Cellan Family History

Cellan 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: Callan, Cella, Bellan, Cullen, Ellen, Calland, Selman, Kelman, Millan

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Where is the Cellan family from?

You can see how Cellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cellan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cellan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Cellan family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cellan's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Cellan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cellan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Cellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cellan. 44% of Cellan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cellan women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Assembly Line
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cellan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cellan 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Cellan. 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 143 military records available for the last name Cellan. For the veterans among your Cellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cellan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cellan in 1959 was 29, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cellan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cellan 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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