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Cleres Family History

Cleres 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: Clare, Cleek, Lees, Cleve, Clee, Peres, Cherek, Clerk, Leyes, Alers

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Where is the Cleres family from?

You can see how Cleres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cleres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cleres family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleres's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cleres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleres 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 155 census records available for the last name Cleres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleres 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cleres. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cleres. For the veterans among your Cleres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleres lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Cleres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cleres in 1969 was 75, and 83 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleres 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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