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Cely Family History

Cely Surname Meaning

see Sealey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cely family from?

You can see how Cely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cely family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Cely family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cely's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cely families in 1841.
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What did your Cely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cely. 39% of Cely men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cely women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cely were Merchant and Stitcher.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Merchant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Grade Teacher
    34%
  • Stitcher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cely 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Cely. 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 493 military records available for the last name Cely. For the veterans among your Cely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cely lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cely in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cely 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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