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Cleta Family History

Cleta 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: Cleek, Cotta, Cueto, Flett, Cuesta, Clear, Cetta, Costa, Leva, Cleve

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Where is the Cleta family from?

You can see how Cleta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cleta family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleta's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cleta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleta 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 Cleta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleta 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cleta. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cleta. For the veterans among your Cleta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleta lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Cleta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cleta in 1968 was 78, and 90 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleta 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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