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Cluey Family History

Cluey 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: Couey, Cluney, Clukey, Cruey, Cleek, Carey, Ley, Lucey, Caley, Cilley

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Where is the Cluey family from?

You can see how Cluey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cluey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cluey family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cluey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cluey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cluey 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 Cluey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cluey. 100% of Cluey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cluey women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cluey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Cluey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cluey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cluey. For the veterans among your Cluey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cluey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Cluey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cluey in 1968 was 95, and 69 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cluey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cluey 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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