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Clury Family History

Clury 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: Clary, Coury, Flury, Clure, Clare, Clark, Fleury, Bury, Court, Drury

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Where is the Clury family from?

You can see how Clury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clury family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Clury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Clury family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clury's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Clury families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Clury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clury 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Clury. 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 88 military records available for the last name Clury. For the veterans among your Clury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clury lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Clury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Clury in 1974 was 91, and 69 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clury 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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