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Clewell Family History

Clewell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Clavel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clewell family from?

You can see how Clewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Clewell families living in Durham. This was about 37% of all the recorded Clewell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Clewell families in 1891.
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What did your Clewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clewell. 100% of Clewell 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Clewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewell 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Clewell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clewell. For the veterans among your Clewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Clewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Clewell in 1959 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clewell 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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