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Celhay Family History

Celhay 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: Clay, Delay, Cephas, De Hay, Selway, Cella, Pelham, Celaya, Chay

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Where is the Celhay family from?

You can see how Celhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celhay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Celhay families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Celhay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Celhay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celhay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celhay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Celhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celhay 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Celhay. 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 4 military records available for the last name Celhay. For the veterans among your Celhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celhay lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Celhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Celhay in 1984 was 66, and 90 in 2001.

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