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Cliett Name Meaning

Altered form of Welsh Clwyd (see Cluett ).

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


Similar surnames: Cliatt, Clyatt, Cluett, Rhett, Collett, Lett, Litt, Plett, Lietz

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Where is the Cliett family from?

You can see how Cliett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cliett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cliett families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cliett's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Cliett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cliett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cliett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cliett. 44% of Cliett men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Cliett women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cliett were Manager and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cliett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliett 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cliett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 589 military records available for the last name Cliett. For the veterans among your Cliett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cliett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Cliett in 1953 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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