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Clevell Family History

Clevell 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: Levell, Clewell, Clavel, Cleverly, Cleve, Carvell, Flavell, Level

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Where is the Clevell family from?

You can see how Clevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clevell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clevell family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Clevell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Clevell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevell 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 Clevell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Clevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Clevell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Clevell. For the veterans among your Clevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Clevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clevell in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clevell 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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