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Clevill Family History

Clevill 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: Revill, Levell, Cavill, Bevill, Clewell, Nevill, Covill, Deville

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Where is the Clevill family from?

You can see how Clevill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Clevill families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clevill's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Clevill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevill 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 12 census records available for the last name Clevill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevill 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clevill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clevill. For the veterans among your Clevill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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