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Cliville Family History

Cliville 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: Linville, Carville, Colville, Miville, Conville, Coville, Deville

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Where is the Cliville family from?

You can see how Cliville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliville family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Cliville family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cliville's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cliville families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cliville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliville 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cliville. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cliville. For the veterans among your Cliville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliville lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Cliville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cliville in 1971 was 66, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliville 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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