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Cleckley Family History

Cleckley Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Glöckler (see Cleckler).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cleckley family from?

You can see how Cleckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleckley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleckley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cleckley family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cleckley's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Cleckley families in 1891.
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What did your Cleckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cleckley. 100% of Cleckley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cleckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleckley 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cleckley. 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 286 military records available for the last name Cleckley. For the veterans among your Cleckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleckley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cleckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cleckley in 1953 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleckley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleckley 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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