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Clewers Family History

Clewers 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: Clowers, Lewers, Clower, Clewis, Clemens, Clews, Cheers, Clowes

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Where is the Clewers family from?

You can see how Clewers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clewers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Clewers family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clewers's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Clewers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clewers 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 109 census records available for the last name Clewers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewers 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Clewers. 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 23 military records available for the last name Clewers. For the veterans among your Clewers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewers lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Clewers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Clewers in 1971 was 86, and 87 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clewers 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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