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Cladwell Family History

Cladwell 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: Chadwell, Claywell, Gladwell, Cadwell, Caddell, Caldwell, Ledwell

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Where is the Cladwell family from?

You can see how Cladwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cladwell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cladwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Cladwell family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cladwell's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cladwell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cladwell 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 Cladwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cladwell. 60% of Cladwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    40%

What Cladwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Cladwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cladwell 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Cladwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Cladwell. For the veterans among your Cladwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cladwell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Cladwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cladwell in 1970 was 95, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cladwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cladwell 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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