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Cleason Family History

Cleason 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: Gleason, Creason, Clemson, Cleaton, Clason, Leason, Cason, Greason

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Where is the Cleason family from?

You can see how Cleason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleason family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleason families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cleason families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cleason's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cleason families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cleason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleason. 43% of Cleason men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Cleason women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleason were Carpenter and Office Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Hand
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

What Cleason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleason 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Cleason. 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 221 military records available for the last name Cleason. For the veterans among your Cleason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleason lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cleason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cleason in 1962 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleason 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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