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Cleire Family History

Cleire 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: Claire, Cleere, Clare, Leite, Clear, Clive, Cleve, Clee, Lepre

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Where is the Cleire family from?

You can see how Cleire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleire family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cleire family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cleire families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleire 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 71 census records available for the last name Cleire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleire 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cleire. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cleire. For the veterans among your Cleire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleire lifespan?

Average Cleire life expectancy in 1981 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleire 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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