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Cledes Family History

Cledes 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: Cleek, Lees, Blades, Lodes, Cordes, Clyde, Cleve, Clee, Leder, Leyes

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Cledes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cledes 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cledes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cledes. For the veterans among your Cledes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cledes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Cledes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cledes in 1973 was 83, and 79 in 1996.

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