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Cleeves Family History

Cleeves Surname Meaning

see Cleaves.

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


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Where is the Cleeves family from?

You can see how Cleeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleeves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Cleeves families living in Cheshire. This was about 15% of all the recorded Cleeves's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Cleeves families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleeves 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 Cleeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Asst and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cleeves. 100% of Cleeves men worked as a Grocers Asst and 94% of Cleeves 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocers Asst
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cleeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleeves 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Cleeves. 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 417 military records available for the last name Cleeves. For the veterans among your Cleeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleeves lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cleeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cleeves in 1962 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleeves

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleeves 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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