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Cloughessy Family History

Cloughessy 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, Clougherty, Loughery, Loughney, Countess, Loughrey

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Where is the Cloughessy family from?

You can see how Cloughessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloughessy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cloughessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cloughessy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cloughessy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cloughessy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Cloughessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloughessy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cloughessy. 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 37 military records available for the last name Cloughessy. For the veterans among your Cloughessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloughessy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cloughessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cloughessy in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloughessy 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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