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Clitherall Family History

Clitherall 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: Catterall, Litteral, Wetherall, Witherell, Weatherall, Lighthall

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Where is the Clitherall family from?

You can see how Clitherall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clitherall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Clitherall families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Clitherall families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Clitherall's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Clitherall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clitherall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Clitherall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Clitherall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clitherall 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 Clitherall. 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 163 military records available for the last name Clitherall. For the veterans among your Clitherall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clitherall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1970, in the United States, Clitherall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Clitherall in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 1970.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clitherall 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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