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Cluster Family History

Cluster Name Meaning

Possibly a shortened form of Scottish McAllister . Alternatively perhaps an Americanized form of German Kloster .

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


Similar surnames: Clutter, Custer, Luster, Cutter, Closser, Lusher, Coster, Lister

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Where is the Cluster family from?

You can see how Cluster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cluster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cluster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cluster families living in Virginia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cluster's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cluster families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cluster 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 Cluster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cluster. 20% of Cluster men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cluster women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cluster were Mechanic and Laundress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
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What Cluster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cluster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cluster 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Cluster. 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 967 military records available for the last name Cluster. For the veterans among your Cluster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cluster lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cluster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cluster in 1955 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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