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Cloak Family History

Cloak Surname Meaning

see Cloke.

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


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Where is the Cloak family from?

You can see how Cloak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cloak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Cloak families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Cloak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cloak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cloak 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 Cloak. 100% of Cloak men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Cloak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Household Duties
    12%

What Cloak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cloak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloak 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Cloak. 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 679 military records available for the last name Cloak. For the veterans among your Cloak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloak lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cloak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cloak in 1952 was 35, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cloak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloak 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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