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Cleere Family History

Cleere Surname Meaning

English (London): variant of Clear or Clare.

Irish (Kilkenny and Laois): possibly an Anglicized form of Ó Cléirigh ‘descendant of the cleric’.

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


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Where is the Cleere family from?

You can see how Cleere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cleere families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cleere's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cleere families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleere 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 Cleere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleere. 40% of Cleere men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Cleere women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleere 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cleere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleere 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Cleere. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cleere. For the veterans among your Cleere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleere lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cleere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cleere in 1948 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleere 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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