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Cleflin Family History

Cleflin 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: Claflin, Laflin, Crellin, Loflin, Heflin, Clein, Clerkin, Berlin

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Where is the Cleflin family from?

You can see how Cleflin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleflin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleflin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cleflin families living in New Hampshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cleflin's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Cleflin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleflin 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 176 census records available for the last name Cleflin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleflin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cleflin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cleflin. For the veterans among your Cleflin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleflin lifespan?

Average Cleflin life expectancy in 1972 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleflin 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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