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Claugh Family History

Claugh 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: Clough, Slaugh, Flaugh, Haugh, Cobaugh, Claus, Waugh, Lough, Slough

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Where is the Claugh family from?

You can see how Claugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Claugh families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Claugh's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Claugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claugh 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 Claugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claugh. 90% of Claugh 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claugh 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Claugh. 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 141 military records available for the last name Claugh. For the veterans among your Claugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claugh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Claugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Claugh in 1969 was 85, and 38 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claugh 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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