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Celec Family History

Celec 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: Nemec, Caleb, Cole, Golec, Caley, Coley, Cece, Mele, Clee, Cale

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Where is the Celec family from?

You can see how Celec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Celec families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Celec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Celec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celec ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Celec ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Celec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celec 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Celec. 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 33 military records available for the last name Celec. For the veterans among your Celec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celec lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Celec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Celec in 1968 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

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