Clowes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Clowes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Clowes family

Profession Census Frequency
Independent 26
Female Servant 25
Farmer 15
Agricultural Labourer 14
Silk 14
Potter 9
Male Servant 7
Silk Winder 6
Dress Maker 6
Printer 5
Tailor 5
Potter Journeyman 5
Sawyer 5
Silk Mercer 5
Labourer 4
Independant 4
Baker 4
Carpenter & Journeyman 4
Shoe Maker 4
Nailer 4
Blacksmith 3
Clock Maker 3
Clerk 3
Joiner 3
Dyer 3

Clowes Surname Variants Ranking

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

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The surname Clowes is the most popular version of all its varients

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