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Cleasby Name Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Cleasby in the North Yorkshire a placename denoting the farmstead or village (Old Norse býr) of a man named with an Old Norse personal name either Kleppr or perhaps Kless (a nickname from a word meaning ‘inarticulate in speech’).

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


Similar surnames: Clasby, Oglesby, Cosby, Lusby, Canby, Carby, Nasby, Asby, Yearby

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Where is the Cleasby family from?

You can see how Cleasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleasby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleasby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Cleasby families living in New Hampshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cleasby's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Cleasby families in 1840.
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What did your Cleasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleasby. 34% of Cleasby men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cleasby women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleasby were Farm Laborer and Saleswoman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cleasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleasby 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Cleasby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 363 military records available for the last name Cleasby. For the veterans among your Cleasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleasby lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cleasby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cleasby in 1951 was 55, and 53 in 2004.

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