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Cleeson Family History

Cleeson 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: Clemson, Leeson, Cleeton, Gleeson, Creedon, Clayson, Beeson, Clawson

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Where is the Cleeson family from?

You can see how Cleeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleeson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleeson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cleeson families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleeson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cleeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleeson 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 Cleeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cleeson. 75% of Cleeson 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
    75%
  • Woollen Ring Spiring
    25%

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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Cleeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleeson 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Cleeson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cleeson. For the veterans among your Cleeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleeson lifespan?

Average Cleeson life expectancy in 1968 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleeson 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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