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Cleffton Family History

Cleffton 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: Lefton, Clifton, Cleeton, Cleaton, Crofton, Clinton, Lenton, Claxton

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Where is the Cleffton family from?

You can see how Cleffton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleffton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleffton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cleffton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleffton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cleffton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Cleffton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleffton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cleffton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cleffton. For the veterans among your Cleffton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleffton

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