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Celi Family History

Celi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a short form of the personal name Micele a regional variant of Michele.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Celi family from?

You can see how Celi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Celi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Celi families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Celi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Celi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celi 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 Celi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Celi. 54% of Celi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Celi women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Celi were Barber and Hair Dresser.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Florist
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    60%
  • Hair Dresser
    40%

What Celi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Celi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celi 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Celi. 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 345 military records available for the last name Celi. For the veterans among your Celi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Celi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Celi in 1959 was 63, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Celi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celi 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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