History of your Surname
Get access to Celien family records.Start a free trial

Celien Family History

Celien 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: Melin, Cullen, Ellen, Lien, Elsen, Helin, Belin, Heien, Holien

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Celien family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What did your Celien ancestors do for a living?

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

What Celien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Celien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celien census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Celien

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Celien. 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.

View all Celien immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Celien. For the veterans among your Celien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Celien military records

You've only scratched the surface of Celien family history

Discover More

What is the average Celien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Celien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Celien in 1965 was 58, and 89 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Celien

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Celien family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Celien last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial