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Clarihew Family History

Clarihew 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: Clare, Carew, Claridge, Larive, Clarin, Claire, Clavier, Merrihew

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Where is the Clarihew family from?

You can see how Clarihew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarihew family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Clarihew families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Clarihew families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clarihew's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Clarihew families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Clarihew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarihew 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Clarihew. 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 13 military records available for the last name Clarihew. For the veterans among your Clarihew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarihew lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Clarihew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clarihew in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarihew 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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