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Clef Family History

Clef 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: Clee, Clem, Calef, Cler, Lee, Leo, Cleek, Chew, Chen, Leaf

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Where is the Clef family from?

You can see how Clef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clef family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Clef families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Clef's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Clef families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clef 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 207 census records available for the last name Clef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clef 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Clef. 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 19 military records available for the last name Clef. For the veterans among your Clef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clef lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Clef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clef in 1975 was 78, and 86 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clef 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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