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Clevland Family History

Clevland 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: Cleveland, Clelland, Cleland, Leland, Mclelland, Cleaveland, Leyland

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Where is the Clevland family from?

You can see how Clevland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clevland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Clevland families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Clevland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clevland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clevland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clevland. 29% of Clevland men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Clevland women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clevland were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Cashier
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
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What Clevland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clevland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevland 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Clevland. 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 237 military records available for the last name Clevland. For the veterans among your Clevland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Clevland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Clevland in 1966 was 97, and 82 in 2003.

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