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Clerihew Family History

Clerihew 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: Lehew, Merrihew, Lerche, Clerico, Cerise, Leriche, Corriher, Lerew

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Where is the Clerihew family from?

You can see how Clerihew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerihew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clerihew families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Clerihew families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerihew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clerihew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Clerihew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerihew 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Clerihew. 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 178 military records available for the last name Clerihew. For the veterans among your Clerihew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerihew lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Clerihew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clerihew in 1969 was 89, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerihew 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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