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Cleris Family History

Cleris 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: Clewis, Lewis, Alexis, Levis, Chevis, Laris, Clarin, Clovis, Carris

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Where is the Cleris family from?

You can see how Cleris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleris family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cleris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cleris family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleris's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cleris families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleris 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 101 census records available for the last name Cleris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleris 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cleris. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cleris. For the veterans among your Cleris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleris lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Cleris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cleris in 1967 was 84, and 78 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleris 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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