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Cliser Family History

Cliser 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: Cliver, Climer, Clise, Oliver, Kaiser, Lier, Lister, Plier, Close

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Where is the Cliser family from?

You can see how Cliser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cliser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cliser families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cliser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cliser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cliser 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 Cliser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cliser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Cliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cliser. 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 42 military records available for the last name Cliser. For the veterans among your Cliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cliser in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliser 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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