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Celesten Family History

Celesten 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: Celeste, Celestin, Celestino, Celestine, Clester, Colston, Elston

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Where is the Celesten family from?

You can see how Celesten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celesten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Celesten families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Celesten's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Celesten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celesten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celesten ancestors do for a living?

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

What Celesten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Celesten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celesten 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Celesten. 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 7 military records available for the last name Celesten. For the veterans among your Celesten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celesten lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Celesten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Celesten in 1975 was 72, and 82 in 1985.

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