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Clirehugh Family History

Clirehugh 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: Sirbaugh, Clabaugh, Creagh, Carbaugh, Clough, Fitzhugh, Clabough

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Where is the Clirehugh family from?

You can see how Clirehugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clirehugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clirehugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Clirehugh families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Clirehugh's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Clirehugh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clirehugh 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 192 census records available for the last name Clirehugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clirehugh 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Clirehugh. 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 77 military records available for the last name Clirehugh. For the veterans among your Clirehugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clirehugh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Clirehugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clirehugh in 1981 was 94, and 83 in 2000.

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