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Clawater Family History

Clawater 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: Clearwater, Lawter, Lasater, Klawiter, Slawter, Cater, Plaster

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Where is the Clawater family from?

You can see how Clawater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clawater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clawater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Clawater families living in Wisconsin. This was about 59% of all the recorded Clawater's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Clawater families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Clawater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clawater 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clawater. 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 47 military records available for the last name Clawater. For the veterans among your Clawater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clawater lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Clawater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Clawater in 1970 was 79, and 72 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clawater 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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