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Cloves Family History

Cloves Surname Meaning

unexplained; probably usually a variant of Cloughs but perhaps some other name has been assimilated to Clough.

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


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Where is the Cloves family from?

You can see how Cloves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloves family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cloves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Cloves families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cloves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cloves families in 1891.
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What did your Cloves 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 Cloves. 100% of Cloves men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Cloves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cloves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloves 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Cloves. 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 191 military records available for the last name Cloves. For the veterans among your Cloves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cloves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cloves in 1963 was 68, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloves 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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