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Cehlar Family History

Cehlar 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: Cihlar, Cesar, Char, Fehler, Bellar, Wehler, Mehler, Behler, Cella

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Where is the Cehlar family from?

You can see how Cehlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cehlar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cehlar families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cehlar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cehlar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cehlar 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 109 census records available for the last name Cehlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cehlar 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Cehlar. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cehlar. For the veterans among your Cehlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cehlar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Cehlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cehlar in 1959 was 49, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cehlar 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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