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Cluer Family History

Cluer Surname Meaning

see Clower. see Clewer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cluer family from?

You can see how Cluer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cluer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Cluer families living in Sussex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cluer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cluer families in 1891.
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What did your Cluer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cluer. 25% of Cluer men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 93% of Cluer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cluer were General Labourer and Old Age Pensioner.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Horseman On Farm
    25%
  • Licensed Victualler
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic (retired)
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cluer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluer 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Cluer. 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 314 military records available for the last name Cluer. For the veterans among your Cluer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cluer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Cluer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cluer in 1978 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cluer 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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