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Clerley Family History

Clerley 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: Cerney, Berley, Curley, Carley, Everley, Corley, Chesley, Verley

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Where is the Clerley family from?

You can see how Clerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Clerley family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clerley's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Clerley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerley 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 37 census records available for the last name Clerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Clerley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Clerley. For the veterans among your Clerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerley

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