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Cleger Family History

Cleger Surname 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: Leger, Creger, Pleger, Clever, Alger, Cleek, Lever, Ledger, Cleaver

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Where is the Cleger family from?

You can see how Cleger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cleger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cleger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cleger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Cleger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleger 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cleger. 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 military records available for the last name Cleger. For the veterans among your Cleger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cleger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cleger in 1969 was 67, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cleger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleger 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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