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Cellie Family History

Cellie 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: Celli, Kellie, Collie, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Selle, Mellis

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Where is the Cellie family from?

You can see how Cellie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cellie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cellie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cellie family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cellie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cellie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cellie 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 197 census records available for the last name Cellie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cellie 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cellie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cellie. For the veterans among your Cellie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cellie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cellie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cellie

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