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Cligny Family History

Cligny 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: Cline, Clint, Clink, Ulicny, Ling, Liang, Albany, Lilly, Cain, Klink

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Where is the Cligny family from?

You can see how Cligny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cligny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cligny families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cligny's in USA. California had the highest population of Cligny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cligny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cligny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Cligny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cligny 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cligny. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cligny. For the veterans among your Cligny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cligny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Cligny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cligny in 1972 was 81, and 45 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cligny 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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