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Clery Family History

Clery Surname Meaning

from Ó Cléirigh see Cleary.

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


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Where is the Clery family from?

You can see how Clery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Clery families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Clery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clery families in 1891.
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What did your Clery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clery. 75% of Clery 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clery 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clery. 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 524 military records available for the last name Clery. For the veterans among your Clery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clery lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Clery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clery in 1961 was 35, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clery 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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