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Celius Family History

Celius 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: Chelius, Celis, Melius, Melis, Elias, Julius, Claus, Melhus, Celio

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Where is the Celius family from?

You can see how Celius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celius family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Celius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Celius families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Celius's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Celius families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Celius. 50% of Celius men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Polisher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Celius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celius 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Celius. 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 20 military records available for the last name Celius. For the veterans among your Celius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Celius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Celius in 1965 was 53, and 34 in 2004.

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