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Clewell Family History

Clewell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Clavel.

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


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Where is the Clewell family from?

You can see how Clewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clewell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Clewell families living in British Columbia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Clewell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Clewell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clewell 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 Clewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clewell. 23% of Clewell men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Clewell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clewell were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Clewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clewell 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Clewell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clewell. For the veterans among your Clewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clewell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Clewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Clewell in 1959 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clewell 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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