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Cleyne Family History

Cleyne 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: Clyne, Cheyne, Coyne, Cerne, Clyde, Cleve, Clee, Clune, Chene, Cherne

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Where is the Cleyne family from?

You can see how Cleyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleyne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cleyne families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Cleyne families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleyne's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cleyne families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleyne 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 74 census records available for the last name Cleyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleyne 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cleyne. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cleyne. For the veterans among your Cleyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleyne lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Cleyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cleyne in 1975 was 81, and 91 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleyne 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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