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Clows Family History

Clows 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: Clow, Clos, Clews, Cloos, Clowes, Closs, Clowe, Cross, Low, Close

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Where is the Clows family from?

You can see how Clows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clows family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clows families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Clows families living in Staffordshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Clows's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Clows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clows 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 Clows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clows. 100% of Clows men worked as a Maner.

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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

  • Maner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clows 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Clows. 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 174 military records available for the last name Clows. For the veterans among your Clows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clows lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Clows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clows in 1964 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clows

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clows 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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