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Cleves Family History

Cleves Surname Meaning

see Cleaves.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cleves family from?

You can see how Cleves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleves family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cleves families living in Glamorgan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cleves's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Cleves families in 1891.
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What did your Cleves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cleves. 100% of Cleves 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleves 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Cleves. 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 258 military records available for the last name Cleves. For the veterans among your Cleves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleves lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Cleves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cleves in 1964 was 66, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleves 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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