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Cleeman Family History

Cleeman 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: Kleeman, Leeman, Sleeman, Fleeman, Coleman, Leiman, Copeman, Alleman

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Where is the Cleeman family from?

You can see how Cleeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleeman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cleeman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleeman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cleeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleeman 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 281 census records available for the last name Cleeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleeman 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Cleeman. 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 Cleeman. For the veterans among your Cleeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleeman lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Cleeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cleeman in 1988 was 106, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleeman 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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