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Cleal Family History

Cleal Surname Meaning

Probably a reduced form of Clayfield with loss of -v- in the variant pronunciation Clevel; compare Elizabeth Clavel 1759, Mary Clevel 1757, William Clavil 1768 in IGI (Wareham Dorset).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cleal family from?

You can see how Cleal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 120 Cleal families living in Dorset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cleal's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Cleal families in 1891.
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What did your Cleal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cleal. 13% of Cleal men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Cleal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleal were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    13%
  • French Polisher
    13%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cleal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleal 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 831 immigration records available for the last name Cleal. 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 769 military records available for the last name Cleal. For the veterans among your Cleal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cleal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cleal in 1963 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleal 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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