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Celesia Family History

Celesia 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: Iglesia, Celeste, Celia, Celenza, Celestin, Ceresa, Telesca, Melia

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Where is the Celesia family from?

You can see how Celesia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celesia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Celesia families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Celesia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Celesia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celesia 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 75 census records available for the last name Celesia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celesia 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Celesia. 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 15 military records available for the last name Celesia. For the veterans among your Celesia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celesia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Celesia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Celesia in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celesia 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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