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Clevel Family History

Clevel 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: Clavel, Cleve, Level, Cleven, Clever, Cleek, Lever, Leven, Cleaver

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Where is the Clevel family from?

You can see how Clevel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Clevel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Clevel families living in Manitoba. This was about 37% of all the recorded Clevel's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Clevel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevel 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 341 census records available for the last name Clevel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevel 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Clevel. 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 13 military records available for the last name Clevel. For the veterans among your Clevel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevel lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Clevel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Clevel in 1988 was 61, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clevel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clevel 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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