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Clese Family History

Clese 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: Close, Cleve, Clee, Lese, Clise, Plese, Clare, Lee, Cleek, Cosse

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Where is the Clese family from?

You can see how Clese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clese family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clese families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Clese families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Clese's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Clese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clese 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 305 census records available for the last name Clese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clese 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Clese. 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 21 military records available for the last name Clese. For the veterans among your Clese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clese lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Clese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clese in 1965 was 55, and 60 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clese 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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