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Celany Family History

Celany 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: Celano, Delany, Celani, Delaney, Cerny, Eland, Belan, Celona, Selan

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Where is the Celany family from?

You can see how Celany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celany family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Celany families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Celany family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Celany's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Celany families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celany 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 21 census records available for the last name Celany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celany 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Celany. 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 10 military records available for the last name Celany. For the veterans among your Celany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celany lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Celany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Celany in 1984 was 62, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celany 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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