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Cliney Family History

Cliney 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: Cloney, Sliney, Cline, Clines, Cluney, Cerney, Clinch, Line, Clive

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Where is the Cliney family from?

You can see how Cliney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cliney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cliney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cliney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cliney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cliney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cliney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cliney. 100% of Cliney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Cliney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliney 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cliney. 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 58 military records available for the last name Cliney. For the veterans among your Cliney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cliney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cliney in 1968 was 36, and 87 in 2002.

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