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Celayo Family History

Celayo 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: Pelayo, Celaya, Celano, Cefalo, Ceraso, Delano, Clay, Celio, Delay

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Where is the Celayo family from?

You can see how Celayo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celayo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Celayo family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Celayo's in USA. California had the highest population of Celayo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celayo 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 49 census records available for the last name Celayo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celayo 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Celayo. 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 2 military records available for the last name Celayo. For the veterans among your Celayo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celayo lifespan?

Average Celayo life expectancy in 1993 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celayo 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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