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Clewin Family History

Clewin 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: Lewin, Clewis, Clein, Lewis, Levin, Klein, Lein, Plein, Brewin, Alwin

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Where is the Clewin family from?

You can see how Clewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewin family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Clewin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clewin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clewin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clewin 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 75 census records available for the last name Clewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Clewin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clewin. For the veterans among your Clewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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