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Clinebell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleinhempel composed of the elements klein ‘small the younger one’ + Hempel from Hampe from an ancient Germanic personal name Hamprecht; or a nickname of a younger formation from Hampel Hempel ‘clumsy person’. Americanized form of German Klingbeil .

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


Similar surnames: Gingell, Nebel, Swindell, Lingel, Ziebell, Glidewell, Clewell, Liebel

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Where is the Clinebell family from?

You can see how Clinebell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clinebell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clinebell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clinebell family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Clinebell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Clinebell families in 1840.
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What did your Clinebell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clinebell. 39% of Clinebell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Clinebell women worked as an Operator. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Clinebell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clinebell 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Clinebell. 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 272 military records available for the last name Clinebell. For the veterans among your Clinebell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clinebell lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Clinebell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clinebell in 1956 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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