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Clokes Family History

Clokes 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: Clowes, Cloke, Close, Lodes, Rokes, Clower, Clos, Croes, Loges

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Where is the Clokes family from?

You can see how Clokes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clokes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clokes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Clokes families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Clokes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Clokes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clokes 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 49 census records available for the last name Clokes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clokes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Clokes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Clokes. For the veterans among your Clokes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clokes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Clokes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clokes in 1973 was 47, and 85 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clokes 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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