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Cleval Family History

Cleval 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: Clavel, Clear, Leva, Cleve, Leal, Cuevas, Level, Coval, Cleven, Pleva

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Where is the Cleval family from?

You can see how Cleval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleval family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleval families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cleval family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleval's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cleval families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleval 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 33 census records available for the last name Cleval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleval 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cleval. 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 Cleval. For the veterans among your Cleval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleval lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Cleval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cleval in 1966 was 71, and 82 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleval 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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