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Clewis Family History

Clewis Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: shortened form of McLewis (see Lewis).

English: topographic name from the genitive form of Old English clōh ‘ravine’ (see Clough).

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


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Where is the Clewis family from?

You can see how Clewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clewis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Clewis families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Clewis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Clewis families in 1891.
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What did your Clewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clewis. 100% of Clewis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 149 immigration records available for the last name Clewis. 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 701 military records available for the last name Clewis. For the veterans among your Clewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Clewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Clewis in 1951 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clewis 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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