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Cloughton Family History

Cloughton Surname Meaning

from Cloughton in NR Yorks.

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


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Where is the Cloughton family from?

You can see how Cloughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cloughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Cloughton families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cloughton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cloughton families in 1891.
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What did your Cloughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cloughton. 34% of Cloughton men worked as a Farmworker and 82% of Cloughton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cloughton were Rigger Constructional Eng and Domestic Duties Up.

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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

  • Farmworker
    34%
  • Retired Farmer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Rigger Constructional Eng
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Up
    4%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cloughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloughton 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Cloughton. 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 112 military records available for the last name Cloughton. For the veterans among your Cloughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloughton lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Cloughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cloughton in 1975 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

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