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Clowdis Family History

Clowdis 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: Clowdus, Clovis, Clewis, Clowes, Clowers, Cowdin, Lewis, Cowden

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Where is the Clowdis family from?

You can see how Clowdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowdis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clowdis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Clowdis families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Clowdis's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Clowdis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clowdis 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 Clowdis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clowdis. 75% of Clowdis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Clowdis women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Clowdis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Clowdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowdis 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Clowdis. 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 164 military records available for the last name Clowdis. For the veterans among your Clowdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowdis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Clowdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Clowdis in 1957 was 53, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clowdis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowdis 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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