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Claugherty Family History

Claugherty 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: Clougherty, Laughery, Daugherty, Mcclaugherty, Flaherty, Cloherty

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Where is the Claugherty family from?

You can see how Claugherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claugherty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claugherty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 2 Claugherty families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claugherty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Claugherty families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claugherty 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 Claugherty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claugherty. 100% of Claugherty men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Claugherty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Claugherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claugherty 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Claugherty. 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 58 military records available for the last name Claugherty. For the veterans among your Claugherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claugherty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Claugherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Claugherty in 1969 was 80, and 20 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claugherty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claugherty 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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