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Clitherow Family History

Clitherow Surname Meaning

see Clitheroe.

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


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Where is the Clitherow family from?

You can see how Clitherow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clitherow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Clitherow families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Clitherow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clitherow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clitherow 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 Clitherow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clitherow. 50% of Clitherow men worked as a Dock Labourer and 76% of Clitherow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clitherow were General Labourer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%

What Clitherow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clitherow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clitherow 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Clitherow. 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 210 military records available for the last name Clitherow. For the veterans among your Clitherow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clitherow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Clitherow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clitherow in 1972 was 64, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clitherow 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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