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Cleversy Family History

Cleversy 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: Cleverly, Clever, Levers, Cleverley, Lever, Cleaver, Klever, Lavery

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Where is the Cleversy family from?

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

What did your Cleversy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cleversy. 100% of Cleversy men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Cleversy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleversy 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cleversy. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cleversy. For the veterans among your Cleversy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleversy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cleversy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cleversy in 1969 was 66, and 69 in 2002.

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