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Cleem Family History

Cleem 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, Clee, Clem, Lee, Lees, Fleet, Creek, Creed, Clear, Leer

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Where is the Cleem family from?

You can see how Cleem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cleem families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cleem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleem 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 95 census records available for the last name Cleem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleem 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cleem. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cleem. For the veterans among your Cleem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Cleem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cleem in 1966 was 87, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleem 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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