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Cleworth Family History

Cleworth Surname Meaning

from Cleworth in Leigh (Lancs).

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


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Where is the Cleworth family from?

You can see how Cleworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cleworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 274 Cleworth families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Cleworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cleworth families in 1891.
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What did your Cleworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cleworth. 31% of Cleworth men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Cleworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleworth were Butcher (shop Keeper) and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Cotton Spinner
    24%
  • Dentist
    16%
  • Butcher (shop Keeper)
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • House Keeper
    4%
  • House Wife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cleworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleworth 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 660 immigration records available for the last name Cleworth. 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 347 military records available for the last name Cleworth. For the veterans among your Cleworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleworth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cleworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cleworth in 1962 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleworth 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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