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Clise Family History

Clise Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleis or the Dutch form Klijs compare Klyce.

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


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Where is the Clise family from?

You can see how Clise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Clise families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Clise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clise families in 1891.
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What did your Clise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clise. 100% of Clise 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clise 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Clise. 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 484 military records available for the last name Clise. For the veterans among your Clise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clise lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Clise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clise in 1961 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clise 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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