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Celada Family History

Celada Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from one of the many places called Celada with the main meaning ‘hidingplace; ambush’. Compare Zelada.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Celada family from?

You can see how Celada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Celada family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Celada's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Celada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celada 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 Celada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Celada. 100% of Celada women worked as a Packer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Celada family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Celada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celada 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Celada. 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 48 military records available for the last name Celada. For the veterans among your Celada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celada lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Celada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Celada in 1966 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celada 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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