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Claughley Family History

Claughley 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: Caughey, Laughrey, Slaughter, Laughlin, Langley, Hughley, Blatchley

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Where is the Claughley family from?

You can see how Claughley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claughley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Claughley families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Claughley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claughley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Claughley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claughley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Claughley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claughley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Claughley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Claughley. For the veterans among your Claughley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claughley lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Claughley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Claughley in 1977 was 75, and 87 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claughley 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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