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Cellard Family History

Cellard 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: Callard, Bellard, Hellard, Collard, Mellard, Ellard, Pollard, Calland

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Where is the Cellard family from?

You can see how Cellard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cellard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cellard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cellard families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cellard's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Cellard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cellard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cellard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cellard. 100% of Cellard men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Cellard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cellard 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Cellard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cellard. For the veterans among your Cellard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cellard lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Cellard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cellard in 1968 was 69, and 56 in 1997.

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