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Cloter Family History

Cloter 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: Clower, Cloer, Cooter, Clover, Cater, Flower, Cooper, Alter, Cover

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Where is the Cloter family from?

You can see how Cloter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cloter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cloter families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cloter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Cloter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloter 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 43 census records available for the last name Cloter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloter 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cloter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cloter. For the veterans among your Cloter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloter lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Cloter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cloter in 1985 was 52, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cloter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloter 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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