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Cloid Family History

Cloid 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: Cloud, Cloyd, Lord, Codd, Loud, Close, Clow, Lois, Blood, Cord

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Where is the Cloid family from?

You can see how Cloid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloid family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cloid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cloid family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cloid's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cloid families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloid 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 626 census records available for the last name Cloid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloid 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cloid. 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 69 military records available for the last name Cloid. For the veterans among your Cloid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloid lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Cloid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cloid in 1967 was 77, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cloid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloid 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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