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Celin Family History

Celin 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, Helin, Belin, Celio, Selin, Gelin, Colin, Celia, Celi, Celis

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Where is the Celin family from?

You can see how Celin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Celin family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Celin's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Celin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Celin. 60% of Celin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Celin women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Celin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Celin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celin 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Celin. 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 44 military records available for the last name Celin. For the veterans among your Celin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Celin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Celin in 1960 was 28, and 76 in 2002.

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