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Cleversley Family History

Cleversley 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: Cleverley, Eversley, Cleverly, Everley, Beverley, Calverley, Converse

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Where is the Cleversley family from?

You can see how Cleversley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleversley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cleversley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Cleversley families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cleversley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cleversley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleversley 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 Cleversley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cleversley. 100% of Cleversley men worked as a Bricklayer and 85% of Cleversley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties
    16%

What Cleversley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleversley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleversley 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Cleversley. 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 58 military records available for the last name Cleversley. For the veterans among your Cleversley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleversley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Cleversley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cleversley in 1965 was 80, and 75 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleversley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleversley 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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