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Clowsley Family History

Clowsley 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: Cowley, Cooksley, Clowney, Crowley, Crossley, Towsley, Crosley

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Where is the Clowsley family from?

You can see how Clowsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clowsley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Clowsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Clowsley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clowsley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clowsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clowsley 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 Clowsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clowsley. 100% of Clowsley men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Clowsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    14%

What Clowsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Clowsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clowsley 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Clowsley. 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 42 military records available for the last name Clowsley. For the veterans among your Clowsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clowsley lifespan?

Average Clowsley life expectancy in 1996 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clowsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clowsley 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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