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Cloussen Family History

Cloussen 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: Claussen, Coursen, Coussens, Clausen, Claassen, Clouston, Closson

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Where is the Cloussen family from?

You can see how Cloussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloussen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cloussen families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cloussen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cloussen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Cloussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloussen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cloussen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cloussen. For the veterans among your Cloussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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