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Cleavenger Family History

Cleavenger Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clevenger.

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


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Where is the Cleavenger family from?

You can see how Cleavenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleavenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleavenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cleavenger families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleavenger's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cleavenger families in 1911.
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What did your Cleavenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleavenger. 34% of Cleavenger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cleavenger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleavenger were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Cleavenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cleavenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleavenger 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Cleavenger. 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 468 military records available for the last name Cleavenger. For the veterans among your Cleavenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleavenger lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Cleavenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cleavenger in 1945 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleavenger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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