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Clyse Family History

Clyse 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: Close, Clyne, Clyde, Clise, Clare, Lye, Coyne, Cosse, Corse, Lyle

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Where is the Clyse family from?

You can see how Clyse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clyse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Clyse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Clyse families living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clyse's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Clyse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clyse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Clyse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clyse 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clyse. 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 20 military records available for the last name Clyse. For the veterans among your Clyse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clyse lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Clyse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clyse in 1986 was 71, and 79 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clyse 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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