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Cletus Family History

Cletus 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: Claus, Clewis, Mietus, Clews, Fletes, Clites, Latus, Letts, Clutts

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Where is the Cletus family from?

You can see how Cletus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cletus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cletus family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Cletus's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Cletus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cletus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cletus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cletus. 67% of Cletus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cletus women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cletus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Cletus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cletus 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Cletus. 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 124 military records available for the last name Cletus. For the veterans among your Cletus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cletus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Cletus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cletus in 1964 was 53, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cletus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cletus 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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