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Celwit Family History

Celwit 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: Celio, Celli, Helwig, Celia, Celi, Celis, De Wit, Lewis, Melis, Melin

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What did your Celwit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Celwit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celwit 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Celwit. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Celwit. For the veterans among your Celwit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celwit lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Celwit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Celwit in 1981 was 74, and 86 in 1996.

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