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Von Cleve Family History

Von Cleve 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: Van Cleve, Van Cleave, Van Cleef, Van Slyke, Cleve, Van Hee, Van Leer

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Von Cleve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Cleve 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Von Cleve. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Von Cleve. For the veterans among your Von Cleve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Cleve lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Von Cleve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Von Cleve in 1970 was 59, and 54 in 1997.

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