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Clowery Family History

Clowery 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: Lowery, Clower, Clowers, Flower, Blower, Slowey, Lower, Clowney

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Where is the Clowery family from?

You can see how Clowery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clowery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clowery family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clowery's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Clowery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clowery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clowery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clowery. 75% of Clowery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cafe Waitress
    25%

What Clowery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Clowery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowery 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Clowery. 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 86 military records available for the last name Clowery. For the veterans among your Clowery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowery lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Clowery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Clowery in 1970 was 63, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clowery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowery 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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