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Cellmer Family History

Cellmer 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: Bellmer, Zellmer, Celmer, Hellmer, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Cellmer family from?

You can see how Cellmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cellmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cellmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cellmer families living in Kansas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cellmer's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Cellmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cellmer 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 Cellmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cellmer. 45% of Cellmer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Cellmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Cellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cellmer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cellmer. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cellmer. For the veterans among your Cellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cellmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cellmer in 1964 was 70, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cellmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cellmer 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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