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Cleveley Family History

Cleveley Surname Meaning

see Cleverley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cleveley family from?

You can see how Cleveley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleveley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cleveley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Cleveley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cleveley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cleveley families in 1891.
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What did your Cleveley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cleveley. 50% of Cleveley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Cleveley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleveley were Gardener and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Gardener
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Cleveley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cleveley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleveley 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Cleveley. 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 125 military records available for the last name Cleveley. For the veterans among your Cleveley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleveley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Cleveley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cleveley in 1968 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleveley 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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