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Clowther Family History

Clowther 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: Lowther, Crowther, Clower, Clothier, Cloutier, Cowher, Lawther

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Where is the Clowther family from?

You can see how Clowther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowther family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Clowther family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clowther's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Clowther families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Clowther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowther 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Clowther. 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 Clowther. For the veterans among your Clowther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowther lifespan?

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