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Clute Family History

Clute Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Kluth.

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


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Where is the Clute family from?

You can see how Clute families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clute family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clute families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Clute families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Clute's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clute families in 1891.
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What did your Clute ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clute. 22% of Clute men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Clute women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clute were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Clute family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Clute. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clute 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clute. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Clute. For the veterans among your Clute ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clute lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Clute life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Clute in 1954 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clute 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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