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Cleton Family History

Cleton 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: Clemon, Cleeton, Cleaton, Alton, Alston, Leon, Colston, Elton, Colton

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Where is the Cleton family from?

You can see how Cleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Cleton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Cleton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleton 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 Cleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cleton. 100% of Cleton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Cleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleton 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Cleton. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cleton. For the veterans among your Cleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Cleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cleton in 1971 was 84, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleton 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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