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Clunes Family History

Clunes Surname Meaning

see Cluness.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Clunes family from?

You can see how Clunes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clunes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clunes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Clunes families living in Cornwall. This was about 22% of all the recorded Clunes's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Clunes families in 1891.
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What did your Clunes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clunes. 100% of Clunes 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Clunes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clunes 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Clunes. 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 123 military records available for the last name Clunes. For the veterans among your Clunes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clunes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Clunes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Clunes in 1967 was 79, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clunes 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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