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Celner Family History

Celner 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: Kelner, Celmer, Selner, Berner, Geller, Jenner, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Celner family from?

You can see how Celner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Celner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Celner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Celner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Celner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Celner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Celner. For the veterans among your Celner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Celner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Celner in 1966 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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