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Ceslett Family History

Ceslett 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: Coslett, Hewlett, Pellett, Curlett, Corlett, Kellett, Catlett

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Where is the Ceslett family from?

You can see how Ceslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceslett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Ceslett families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceslett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Ceslett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Ceslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceslett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ceslett. 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 Ceslett. For the veterans among your Ceslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceslett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ceslett 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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