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Cleck Family History

Cleck 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: Cleek, Fleck, Clack, Clerk, Check, Leck, Bleck, Click, Kleck, Aleck

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Where is the Cleck family from?

You can see how Cleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cleck families living in Channel Islands. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cleck's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Cleck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cleck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleck. 33% of Cleck men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Cleck women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleck were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%

What Cleck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleck 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Cleck. 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 206 military records available for the last name Cleck. For the veterans among your Cleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleck lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cleck in 1966 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleck 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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