History of your Surname
Get access to Chleary family records.Start a free trial

Chleary Family History

Chleary Name 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: Cleary, Clear, Clary, Cherry, Mccleary, O'leary, Chery, Leary, Creary

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Chleary family from?

You can see how Chleary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chleary family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Chleary families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chleary's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Chleary families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chleary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chleary ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chleary ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Chleary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Chleary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chleary census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chleary

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Chleary. 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.

View all Chleary immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Chleary. For the veterans among your Chleary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chleary military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chleary family history

Discover More

What is the average Chleary lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chleary family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Chleary last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial