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Clohessey Family History

Clohessey 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: Clohessy, Cossey, Chesley, Cloherty, Chesney, Hessey, Cressey

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Where is the Clohessey family from?

You can see how Clohessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clohessey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clohessey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Clohessey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Clohessey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clohessey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clohessey 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 174 census records available for the last name Clohessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clohessey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Clohessey. 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 52 military records available for the last name Clohessey. For the veterans among your Clohessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clohessey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Clohessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clohessey in 1965 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clohessey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clohessey 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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