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Clakeley Family History

Clakeley Surname 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: Blakeley, Blakely, Akeley, Blakeney, Wakeley, Coakley, Blakley

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Where is the Clakeley family from?

You can see how Clakeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clakeley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Clakeley families living in Alabama. This was about 60% of all the recorded Clakeley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Clakeley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clakeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Clakeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clakeley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Clakeley. 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 33 military records available for the last name Clakeley. For the veterans among your Clakeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clakeley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Clakeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clakeley in 1968 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clakeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clakeley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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