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Clevely Family History

Clevely Surname Meaning

see Cleverley.

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


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Where is the Clevely family from?

You can see how Clevely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Clevely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Clevely families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Clevely's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Clevely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clevely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clevely. 100% of Clevely men worked as an Incapacitated and 91% of Clevely 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%

What Clevely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clevely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevely 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Clevely. 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 114 military records available for the last name Clevely. For the veterans among your Clevely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevely lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Clevely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Clevely in 1972 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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