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Clewes Family History

Clewes Name Meaning

see Clews .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Clewis, Clews, Clowes, Lewis, Cleek, Lees, Mewes, Cleve, Clee, Clower

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Where is the Clewes family from?

You can see how Clewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clewes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Clewes families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Clewes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clewes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clewes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Clewes. 20% of Clewes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Clewes women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Filter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewes 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Clewes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 575 military records available for the last name Clewes. For the veterans among your Clewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Clewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clewes in 1968 was 65, and 89 in 2003.

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