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Cloyes Family History

Cloyes 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: Clowes, Close, Lodes, Clower, Clos, Croes, Coyer, Loges, Clovis

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Where is the Cloyes family from?

You can see how Cloyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloyes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cloyes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cloyes families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cloyes's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Cloyes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloyes 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 Cloyes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cloyes. 34% of Cloyes men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Cloyes women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cloyes were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cloyes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cloyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloyes 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Cloyes. 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 408 military records available for the last name Cloyes. For the veterans among your Cloyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloyes lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Cloyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cloyes in 1945 was 72, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloyes 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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