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Cloghessy Family History

Cloghessy Surname Meaning

from Ó Clochasaigh see Clohessy.

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


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Where is the Cloghessy family from?

You can see how Cloghessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloghessy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cloghessy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cloghessy family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cloghessy's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cloghessy families in 1891.
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What did your Cloghessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cloghessy. 100% of Cloghessy men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Cloghessy 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

  • Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cloghessy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Cloghessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloghessy 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cloghessy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Cloghessy. For the veterans among your Cloghessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloghessy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Cloghessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cloghessy in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloghessy 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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