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Cluney Family History

Cluney Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cluanaigh ‘descendant of Cluanach’ (see Cloney).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cluney family from?

You can see how Cluney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cluney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Cluney families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cluney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cluney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cluney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cluney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cluney. 100% of Cluney 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cluney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluney 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Cluney. 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 556 military records available for the last name Cluney. For the veterans among your Cluney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cluney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cluney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cluney in 1962 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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