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Cleghern Family History

Cleghern 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: Cleghorn, Gleghorn, Claghorn, Cleaver, Flesher, Blethen, Leger

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Where is the Cleghern family from?

You can see how Cleghern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleghern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cleghern family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleghern's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cleghern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleghern 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 36 census records available for the last name Cleghern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleghern 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 Cleghern. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cleghern. For the veterans among your Cleghern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleghern lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Cleghern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cleghern in 1972 was 67, and 67 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleghern 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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