Clews Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clews Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clews family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 100
Potter 24
Coal Miner 24
Brass Founder 12
Agricultural Labourer 10
House Servant 9
General Servant 8
Silk Weaver 8
Cordwainer 8
Dress Maker 7
Labourer 7
House Keeper 6
Servant 6
Nail Maker 6
Joiner 5
Tailor 5
Shoebinder 4
Gun Engineer 4
Dealer In Poultry 4
Cook 3
Brick Maker 3
Collier 3
Iron Works 3
Machinist 3
Nailor 3

Clews Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Clowes 67% 11,882
2 Clews 100% 8,637
3 Clewes 83% 2,230
4 Clues 60% 762
5 Clows 80% 291
6 Clewis 83% 102

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The surname Clews is the 2nd most popular variant of Clowes.

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