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Cligrow Family History

Cligrow Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lagrow, Legrow, Carrow, Clinton, Ligon, Clow, Crow, Citron, Chiaro

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Where is the Cligrow family from?

You can see how Cligrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cligrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cligrow families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cligrow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cligrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cligrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cligrow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cligrow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Cligrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cligrow 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cligrow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Cligrow. For the veterans among your Cligrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cligrow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cligrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cligrow in 1962 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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