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Celes Family History

Celes 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: Cales, Celis, Coles, Miles, Sales, Giles, Melis, Lees, Caleb, Toles

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Where is the Celes family from?

You can see how Celes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Celes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Celes families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Celes's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Celes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celes 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 Celes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Celes. 100% of Celes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Celes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celes 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Celes. 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 169 military records available for the last name Celes. For the veterans among your Celes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Celes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Celes in 1969 was 73, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Celes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celes 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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