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Cleobury Family History

Cleobury Surname Meaning

from Cleobury in Shrops.

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


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Where is the Cleobury family from?

You can see how Cleobury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleobury family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Cleobury families living in Staffordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cleobury's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cleobury families in 1891.
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What did your Cleobury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cleobury. 100% of Cleobury men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Cleobury 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Press Arsembler (electri
    8%

What Cleobury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleobury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleobury 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cleobury. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cleobury. For the veterans among your Cleobury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleobury lifespan?

Average Cleobury life expectancy in 1970 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleobury 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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