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Celto Family History

Celto 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: Pelto, Celio, Certo, Elton, Colton, Felton, Bello, Cerro, Cueto

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Where is the Celto family from?

You can see how Celto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celto family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Celto families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Celto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Celto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celto ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Celto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celto 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Celto. 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 63 military records available for the last name Celto. For the veterans among your Celto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celto lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Celto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Celto in 1975 was 54, and 57 in 1977.

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