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Cloakey Family History

Cloakey 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: Oakey, Cluckey, Clowney, Coakley, Cloney, Lokey, Clooney, Croskey

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Where is the Cloakey family from?

You can see how Cloakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloakey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cloakey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Cloakey families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cloakey's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Cloakey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloakey 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 463 census records available for the last name Cloakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloakey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cloakey. 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 57 military records available for the last name Cloakey. For the veterans among your Cloakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloakey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Cloakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Cloakey in 1960 was 58, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cloakey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloakey 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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