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Cleckley Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Glöckler (see Cleckler ).

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


Similar surnames: Cleckler, Gleckler, Cluckey, Steckley, Cleckner, Yeakley, Yeckley

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Where is the Cleckley family from?

You can see how Cleckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleckley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleckley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cleckley family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleckley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Cleckley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleckley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cleckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleckley. 31% of Cleckley men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cleckley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleckley were Caddy and Laundress. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Caddy
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleckley 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cleckley. 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 286 military records available for the last name Cleckley. For the veterans among your Cleckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleckley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cleckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cleckley in 1953 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

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