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Cleva Family History

Cleva 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: Leva, Cleve, Pleva, Cueva, Cleek, Oliva, Sliva, Clear, Levy, Cava

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Where is the Cleva family from?

You can see how Cleva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cleva families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleva's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cleva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleva 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 Cleva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cleva. 100% of Cleva men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Cleva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Cleva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleva 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Cleva. 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 31 military records available for the last name Cleva. For the veterans among your Cleva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleva lifespan?

Between 1944 and 1999, in the United States, Cleva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cleva in 1944 was 35, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleva 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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