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Clites Family History

Clites Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleitz (possibly a metathesized form of Kleist).

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


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Where is the Clites family from?

You can see how Clites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Clites families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Clites's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Clites families in 1911.
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What did your Clites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clites. 34% of Clites men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Clites women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clites were Labor and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clites 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Clites. 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 764 military records available for the last name Clites. For the veterans among your Clites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clites lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Clites in 1962 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clites 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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