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Cleber Family History

Cleber 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: Kleber, Leber, Clever, Cleek, Lever, Cleaver, Klever, Eber, Leben

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Where is the Cleber family from?

You can see how Cleber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleber family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cleber family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cleber's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Cleber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Cleber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleber 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cleber. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cleber. For the veterans among your Cleber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleber lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Cleber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cleber in 1968 was 74, and 90 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleber 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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