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Celli Name Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Cello a short form of Baroncello Marcello Pacello Simoncello or any other personal name ending in -cello. variant of Celi .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Nelli, Celi, Meli, Lelli, Nell, Ell, Ellis, Colla, Kelly, Pella

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Where is the Celli family from?

You can see how Celli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Celli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Celli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Celli families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Celli's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Celli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Celli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Celli ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Celli. 50% of Celli men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Celli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Celli 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Celli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 746 military records available for the last name Celli. For the veterans among your Celli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Celli lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Celli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Celli in 1955 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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