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Celen Family History

Celen 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: Jelen, Belen, Colen, Allen, Nolen, Chen, Leven, Melin, Mcewen, Eden

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Where is the Celen family from?

You can see how Celen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Celen families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Celen family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Celen's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Celen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Celen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celen 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Celen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Celen. For the veterans among your Celen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Celen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Celen in 1967 was 90, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celen 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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