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Celesnik Family History

Celesnik 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: Lesnik, Zeleznik, Celestin, Olejnik, Celestino, Lesniak, Zelenak

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Where is the Celesnik family from?

You can see how Celesnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celesnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Celesnik families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Celesnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Celesnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celesnik 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 Celesnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Celesnik. 58% of Celesnik men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Celesnik women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Celesnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Celesnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celesnik 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Celesnik. 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 14 military records available for the last name Celesnik. For the veterans among your Celesnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celesnik lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Celesnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Celesnik in 1959 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Celesnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celesnik 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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