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Cliffe Family History

Cliffe Surname Meaning

English: variant common in Ireland of Cliff.

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


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Where is the Cliffe family from?

You can see how Cliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 691 Cliffe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cliffe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Cliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cliffe. 8% of Cliffe men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Cliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cliffe were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Dairy Farmer
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Cliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliffe 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cliffe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cliffe. For the veterans among your Cliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliffe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cliffe in 1957 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliffe 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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