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Clode Family History

Clode Surname Meaning

from Clode's Cottages in Northleigh (Devon). The name derives from Middle English cloud ‘mass of rock; hill or cliff’ (Old English clūd).

Compare Cloud. occasionally a variant of Clodd.

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


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Where is the Clode family from?

You can see how Clode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Clode families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Clode families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Clode's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Clode families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clode 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 Clode 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 Clode. 20% of Clode men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Clode women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clode were Carpenter and House 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
    20%
  • Dental Mechanic
    14%
  • Lorry Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Clode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clode 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Clode. 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 493 military records available for the last name Clode. For the veterans among your Clode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clode lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Clode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Clode in 1967 was 93, and 62 in 2002.

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