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Clowne Family History

Clowne 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: Clowney, Clowe, Coyne, Close, Clow, Crown, Clyne, Towne, Crowner

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Where is the Clowne family from?

You can see how Clowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clowne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Clowne family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clowne's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Clowne families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Clowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clowne. 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 1 military records available for the last name Clowne. For the veterans among your Clowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowne lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Clowne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Clowne in 1988 was 48, and 3 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowne 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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