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Cellon Family History

Cellon 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: Mellon, Bellon, Callon, Sellon, Dillon, Callow, Elton, Tallon, Elson

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Where is the Cellon family from?

You can see how Cellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cellon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cellon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Cellon families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cellon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cellon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cellon 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 Cellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cellon. 100% of Cellon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Cellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cellon 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cellon. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cellon. For the veterans among your Cellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cellon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cellon in 1966 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cellon 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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