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Cleverdon Family History

Cleverdon Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Cleverdon in Devon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cleverdon family from?

You can see how Cleverdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleverdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cleverdon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Cleverdon families living in Devon. This was about 49% of all the recorded Cleverdon's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cleverdon families in 1891.
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What did your Cleverdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cleverdon. 80% of Cleverdon men worked as a Farmer and 96% of Cleverdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleverdon were General Farmer and Dressmaker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    80%
  • General Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Dressmaker
    5%

What Cleverdon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cleverdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleverdon 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Cleverdon. 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 340 military records available for the last name Cleverdon. For the veterans among your Cleverdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleverdon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cleverdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cleverdon in 1963 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleverdon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleverdon 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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