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Clithroe Family History

Clithroe 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: Lithgow, Citron, Lathrop, Lothrop, Cothron, Citro, Lythgoe, Withrow

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Where is the Clithroe family from?

You can see how Clithroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clithroe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Clithroe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Clithroe families living in Norfolk. This was about 53% of all the recorded Clithroe's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Clithroe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clithroe 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 196 census records available for the last name Clithroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clithroe 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Clithroe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Clithroe. For the veterans among your Clithroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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