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Celmar Family History

Celmar 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: Delmar, Celmer, Elmer, Helmer, Selman, Kelman, Demar, Colmer, Melgar

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Where is the Celmar family from?

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

What did your Celmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Celmar. 50% of Celmar 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%
  • Miner
    50%
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What Celmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Celmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celmar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Celmar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Celmar. For the veterans among your Celmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celmar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Celmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Celmar in 1976 was 75, and 73 in 1998.

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