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Clowsey Family History

Clowsey 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, Clowser, Cowley, Close, Slowey, Clower, Cossey, Cooksey

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Where is the Clowsey family from?

You can see how Clowsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowsey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Clowsey families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clowsey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Clowsey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Clowsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowsey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Clowsey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Clowsey. For the veterans among your Clowsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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