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Cleeves Family History

Cleeves Name Meaning

see Cleaves .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Cleaves, Cleaver, Cleve, Cheever, Reeves, Cleven, Cheves, Cheevers

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Where is the Cleeves family from?

You can see how Cleeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleeves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleeves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Cleeves families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cleeves's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cleeves families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleeves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cleeves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cleeves. 100% of Cleeves women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cleeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleeves 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Cleeves. 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 417 military records available for the last name Cleeves. For the veterans among your Cleeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleeves lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cleeves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cleeves in 1962 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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