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Cleser Family History

Cleser 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: Leser, Clester, Clever, Bleser, Cleek, Lever, Caesar, Cleaver, Klever

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What did your Cleser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Messager was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cleser. 100% of Cleser women worked as a Messager.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Messager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Cleser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleser 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cleser. 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 Cleser. For the veterans among your Cleser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleser lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleser

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