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Clotfelter Family History

Clotfelter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Glattfelder (see Gladfelter).

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


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Where is the Clotfelter family from?

You can see how Clotfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clotfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clotfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Clotfelter families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Clotfelter's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Clotfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clotfelter 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 Clotfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clotfelter. 20% of Clotfelter men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Clotfelter women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clotfelter were Manager and Winder.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Winder
    15%

What Clotfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clotfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clotfelter 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Clotfelter. 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 523 military records available for the last name Clotfelter. For the veterans among your Clotfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clotfelter lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Clotfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clotfelter in 1961 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clotfelter 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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