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Cleis Family History

Cleis 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: Leis, Clewis, Clews, Kleis, Clein, Reis, Lewis, Cleek, Lees, Alexis

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Where is the Cleis family from?

You can see how Cleis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cleis family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cleis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleis 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 Cleis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleis. 67% of Cleis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cleis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Cleis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Cleis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleis 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Cleis. 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 77 military records available for the last name Cleis. For the veterans among your Cleis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Cleis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cleis in 1957 was 62, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleis 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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