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Clewer Family History

Clewer Surname Meaning

from either of two places called Clewer in Berks and Somerset.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clewer family from?

You can see how Clewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clewer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Clewer families living in Worcestershire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Clewer's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Clewer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clewer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clewer 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 Clewer. 36% of Clewer men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Clewer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clewer were Tram Clease and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    36%
  • Builders Labourer
    22%
  • Heavy Worker Automatic Toolsetter For Aircraft War Office admiralty
    15%
  • Tram Clease
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewer 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Clewer. 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 362 military records available for the last name Clewer. For the veterans among your Clewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Clewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clewer in 1967 was 63, and 32 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clewer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clewer 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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