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Cleverley Name Meaning

English: variant of Cleverly .

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


Similar surnames: Cleverly, Beverly, Verley, Overley, Cleere, Everly, Clevenger

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Where is the Cleverley family from?

You can see how Cleverley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleverley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleverley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Cleverley families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Cleverley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cleverley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleverley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cleverley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cleverley. 100% of Cleverley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cleverley women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cleverley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleverley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cleverley. 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 Cleverley. For the veterans among your Cleverley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleverley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cleverley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cleverley in 1966 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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