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Clesh Family History

Clesh 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: Lesh, Cleek, Close, Cech, Lech, Clear, Cleve, Clee, Klish, Flash

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Where is the Clesh family from?

You can see how Clesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clesh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Clesh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Clesh families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clesh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Clesh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clesh 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 96 census records available for the last name Clesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clesh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Clesh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Clesh. For the veterans among your Clesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clesh lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Clesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clesh in 1977 was 51, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clesh 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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