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Cloe Name Meaning

Altered form of Scottish or English Clow .

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


Similar surnames: Clee, Clore, Clow, Ploen, Loi, Lose, Loe, Cloer, Che, Calo

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Where is the Cloe family from?

You can see how Cloe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cloe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cloe families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cloe's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cloe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloe 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 Cloe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cloe. 33% of Cloe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cloe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cloe were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cloe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloe 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Cloe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cloe. For the veterans among your Cloe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cloe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cloe in 1962 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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