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Celis Family History

Celis Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place in Cantabria called Celis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Melis, Celio, Deliz, Dellis, Elia, Celia, Bevis, Callis, Wells, Eis

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Where is the Celis family from?

You can see how Celis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Celis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Celis families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Celis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Celis families in 1891.
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What did your Celis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Celis. 100% of Celis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Celis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celis 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Celis. 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 371 military records available for the last name Celis. For the veterans among your Celis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Celis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Celis in 1953 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

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