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Cluney Family History

Cluney Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cluanaigh ‘descendant of Cluanach’ (see Cloney).

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


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Where is the Cluney family from?

You can see how Cluney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cluney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Cluney families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cluney's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cluney families in 1911.
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What did your Cluney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cluney. 38% of Cluney men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cluney women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cluney were Doctor and Student.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Student
    13%
  • Doctor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Student
    50%

What Cluney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cluney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluney 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Cluney. 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 556 military records available for the last name Cluney. For the veterans among your Cluney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cluney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cluney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cluney in 1962 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cluney 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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