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Clitheroe Family History

Clitheroe Surname Meaning

from Clitheroe (Lancs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clitheroe family from?

You can see how Clitheroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clitheroe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Clitheroe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 283 Clitheroe families living in Lancashire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Clitheroe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clitheroe families in 1891.
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What did your Clitheroe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clitheroe. 16% of Clitheroe men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Clitheroe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clitheroe were Cotton Spinner and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Cotton Spinner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Clitheroe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clitheroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clitheroe 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 914 immigration records available for the last name Clitheroe. 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 573 military records available for the last name Clitheroe. For the veterans among your Clitheroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clitheroe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Clitheroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clitheroe in 1965 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clitheroe 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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