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Cleevely Family History

Cleevely Surname Meaning

from Cleveley (Oxon).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cleevely family from?

You can see how Cleevely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleevely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cleevely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Cleevely families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Cleevely's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cleevely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleevely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cleevely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cleevely. 78% of Cleevely 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
    78%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    12%
  • Retired Draper
    12%

What Cleevely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Cleevely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleevely 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cleevely. 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 63 military records available for the last name Cleevely. For the veterans among your Cleevely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleevely lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Cleevely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cleevely in 1964 was 91, and 78 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleevely 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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