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Cleckler Family History

Cleckler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Glöckler: occupational name for a bellringer, sexton, or the like from an agent derivative of Glock.

This is a predominantly AL name.

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


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Where is the Cleckler family from?

You can see how Cleckler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleckler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleckler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cleckler families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleckler's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Cleckler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleckler 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 Cleckler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleckler. 55% of Cleckler men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Cleckler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleckler were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    3%
  • Clerk
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Laundress
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Cleckler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cleckler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleckler 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Cleckler. 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 428 military records available for the last name Cleckler. For the veterans among your Cleckler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleckler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cleckler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cleckler in 1955 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleckler 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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