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Clevish Family History

Clevish 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: Levis, Chevis, Klemish, Clovis, Clewis, Mcleish, Lewis, Alexis, Levin

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Where is the Clevish family from?

You can see how Clevish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clevish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Clevish families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Clevish's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Clevish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevish 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 144 census records available for the last name Clevish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevish 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 Clevish. 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 41 military records available for the last name Clevish. For the veterans among your Clevish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Clevish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Clevish in 1971 was 57, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clevish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clevish 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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