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Clowson Family History

Clowson 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: Clawson, Closson, Crowson, Clayson, Clopton, Corson, Clogston

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Where is the Clowson family from?

You can see how Clowson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clowson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Clowson families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Clowson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Clowson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clowson 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 Clowson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clowson. 100% of Clowson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Clowson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Clowson. 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 55 military records available for the last name Clowson. For the veterans among your Clowson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Clowson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clowson in 1978 was 24, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clowson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowson 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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