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Cloes Family History

Cloes 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: Clos, Croes, Cloer, Cloe, Claes, Cloos, Clowes, Kloes, Closs, Cross

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Where is the Cloes family from?

You can see how Cloes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cloes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cloes families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cloes's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cloes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloes 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 Cloes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cloes. 100% of Cloes men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Cloes women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cloes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Cloes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloes 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 533 immigration records available for the last name Cloes. 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 94 military records available for the last name Cloes. For the veterans among your Cloes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloes lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Cloes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cloes in 1949 was 51, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cloes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloes 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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