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Cleus Family History

Cleus 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: Claus, Clews, Cleek, Lees, Cyrus, Reus, Clear, Cloud, Cleve, Leys

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Where is the Cleus family from?

You can see how Cleus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cleus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cleus families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cleus's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Cleus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleus 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 151 census records available for the last name Cleus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cleus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cleus. For the veterans among your Cleus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleus 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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