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Cleu Family History

Cleu 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: Clee, Leu, Clem, Cler, Lu, Chu, Lee, Leo, Cleek, Chew

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Where is the Cleu family from?

You can see how Cleu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cleu families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleu's in USA. California had the highest population of Cleu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleu 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 46 census records available for the last name Cleu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleu 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cleu. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cleu. For the veterans among your Cleu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleu lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Cleu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cleu in 1988 was 78, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleu 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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