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Cellary Family History

Cellary 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: Hillary, Clary, Callari, Callard, Bellar, Cleary, Bellamy, Cella

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Where is the Cellary family from?

You can see how Cellary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cellary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cellary families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cellary's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cellary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cellary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cellary ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Cellary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cellary 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cellary. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cellary. For the veterans among your Cellary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cellary lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cellary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cellary in 1966 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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