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Cloughlin Family History

Cloughlin 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: Loughlin, Laughlin, Coughlin, O'loughlin, Mcloughlin, Loughran

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Where is the Cloughlin family from?

You can see how Cloughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloughlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cloughlin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cloughlin families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cloughlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cloughlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloughlin 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 331 census records available for the last name Cloughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloughlin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cloughlin. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cloughlin. For the veterans among your Cloughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloughlin lifespan?

Average Cloughlin life expectancy in 1974 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloughlin 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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