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Clewing Family History

Clewing 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: Lewing, Fleming, Lewin, Ewing, Clewis, Lawing, Lowing, Chewning

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Where is the Clewing family from?

You can see how Clewing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewing family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clewing families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Clewing family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Clewing's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Clewing families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clewing 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 15 census records available for the last name Clewing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewing 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Clewing. 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 21 military records available for the last name Clewing. For the veterans among your Clewing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewing lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Clewing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Clewing in 1971 was 85, and 89 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clewing 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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