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Clowny Family History

Clowny 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: Clowney, Clow, Crown, Slowey, Clower, Lown, Lowy, Cloney, Cowey

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Where is the Clowny family from?

You can see how Clowny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clowny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Clowny families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clowny's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Clowny families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clowny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Clowny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowny 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Clowny. 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 5 military records available for the last name Clowny. For the veterans among your Clowny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowny lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Clowny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Clowny in 1974 was 83, and 39 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowny 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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