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Clogston Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Clugston . This seems to be a survival of an old spelling which is no longer found in Scotland itself.

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


Similar surnames: Clugston, Hogston, Clanton, Cookston, Logston, Clouston, Crighton

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Where is the Clogston family from?

You can see how Clogston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clogston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clogston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Clogston families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Clogston's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Clogston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clogston 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 Clogston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clogston. 21% of Clogston men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Clogston women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clogston were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clogston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clogston 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Clogston. 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 769 military records available for the last name Clogston. For the veterans among your Clogston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clogston lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Clogston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Clogston in 1960 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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