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Celba Family History

Celba Name 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: Cella, Celia, Vela, Melia, Cala, Cerda, Belka, Pella, Alba, Sella

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Where is the Celba family from?

You can see how Celba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Celba families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Celba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Celba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Celba. 100% of Celba 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 88 census records available for the last name Celba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celba 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Celba. 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 23 military records available for the last name Celba. For the veterans among your Celba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celba lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Celba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Celba in 1974 was 56, and 26 in 2002.

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