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Clugston Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from the barony of Clugston in Wigtownshire.

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


Similar surnames: Clogston, Liston, Caston, Burston, Luton, Muston, Alliston, Lupton

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Where is the Clugston family from?

You can see how Clugston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clugston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clugston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Clugston families living in Isle of Man. This was about 41% of all the recorded Clugston's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Clugston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clugston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clugston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clugston. 100% of Clugston 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 8,000 census records available for the last name Clugston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clugston 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 956 immigration records available for the last name Clugston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clugston. For the veterans among your Clugston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clugston lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Clugston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clugston in 1959 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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