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Celton Family History

Celton 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: Elton, Colton, Felton, Belton, Calton, Melton, Yelton, Welton, Helton

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Where is the Celton family from?

You can see how Celton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Celton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Celton family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Celton's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Celton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celton 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 143 census records available for the last name Celton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celton 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Celton. 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 Celton. For the veterans among your Celton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celton lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Celton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Celton in 1969 was 66, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Celton 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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