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Clout Family History

Clout Surname Meaning

from Middle English cl(o)ut ‘patch’. Compare Clouter.

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


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Where is the Clout family from?

You can see how Clout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clout family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clout families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 163 Clout families living in Kent. This was about 54% of all the recorded Clout's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Clout families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clout 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 Clout ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clout. 19% of Clout men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Clout women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clout were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Farmworker
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Clout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clout 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Clout. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clout. For the veterans among your Clout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clout lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Clout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clout in 1970 was 86, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clout 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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