Clewes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clewes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clewes family

Profession Census Frequency
Female Servant 5
Labourer 4
Agricultural Labourer 4
Nailor 4
Ribbon Weaver 3
Card Room Hand 2
Independent 2
Potter 2
Farmer 2
Gardener 2
Shoe Maker 2
Frame Spinner 1
Silk Spinner 1
Apprentice Potter 1
Coal Miner 1
Stocking Weaver 1
Bleacher 1
Cotton Piecer 1
Dyer 1
Pensioner 1
Silk Weaver 1
Milk Seller 1
Boatman 1
Cord Wainer 1
Grocer 1

Clewes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Clowes 83% 11,882
2 Clews 83% 8,637
3 Clewes 100% 2,230
4 Clows 67% 291
5 Clewis 83% 102

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The surname Clewes is the 3rd most popular variant of Clowes.

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