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Clelle Family History

Clelle 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: Capelle, Pelle, Belle, Helle, Melle, Selle, Cleve, Clee, Schelle

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Where is the Clelle family from?

You can see how Clelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Clelle families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Clelle family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Clelle's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Clelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clelle 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 7 census records available for the last name Clelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clelle 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Clelle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clelle. For the veterans among your Clelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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