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Clorr Family History

Clorr 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: Cloer, Clore, Corr, Cloar, Lord, Clare, Clark, Corn, Close, Orr

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Where is the Clorr family from?

You can see how Clorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clorr family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Clorr families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Clorr family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Clorr's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Clorr families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Clorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clorr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Clorr. 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 8 military records available for the last name Clorr. For the veterans among your Clorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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