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Clawley Family History

Clawley Surname Meaning

modern re-spelling of Clorley.

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


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Where is the Clawley family from?

You can see how Clawley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clawley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Clawley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Clawley families living in Shropshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Clawley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Clawley families in 1891.
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What did your Clawley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clawley. 34% of Clawley men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Clawley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clawley were Finisher Shoe Factory and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Cowman
    34%
  • Finisher Shoe Factory
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

What Clawley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Clawley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clawley 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Clawley. 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 61 military records available for the last name Clawley. For the veterans among your Clawley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clawley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1985, in the United States, Clawley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Clawley in 1961 was 40, and 91 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clawley 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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