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Cleasey Family History

Cleasey 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: Cleasby, Creasey, Cleaver, Clasby, Creasy, Cleary, Leavey, Creaser

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Where is the Cleasey family from?

You can see how Cleasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleasey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cleasey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cleasey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cleasey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cleasey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Cleasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleasey 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Cleasey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cleasey. For the veterans among your Cleasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleasey lifespan?

Average Cleasey life expectancy in 1983 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleasey 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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