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Clowey Family History

Clowey 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: Slowey, Clower, Clowney, Cloney, Cowey, Clowes, Clowe, Lowey, Flower

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Where is the Clowey family from?

You can see how Clowey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowey family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Clowey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Clowey families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Clowey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clowey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Clowey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Clowey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Clowey. For the veterans among your Clowey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clowey

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