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Early Origins of the Clugston family

The surname Clugston was first found in Austria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Chronicles first mention Conrad Kluger of Prague in 1320, and Mertin Kluge of Habelschwerdt in 1397.

Early History of the Clugston family

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Clugston Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kluge, Kluger, Klug, Klugen, Clug, Cluge, Clugen and many more.

Early Notables of the Clugston family

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United States Clugston migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Clugston Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Joseph S. Clugston, aged 34, originally from Belfast, arrived in New York in 1905 aboard the ship "Celtic" from Liverpool, England 1
  • Joseph Clugston, aged 37, originally from Belfast, Ireland, arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 1
  • Robert B. Clugston, aged 41, originally from Helensburgh, Scotland, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Kaiserin Augusta Victoria" from Liverpool, England 1
  • Robert B. Clugston, aged 41, originally from Helensburgh, Scotland, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Imperator" from Southampton, England 1
  • Florence O. Clugston, aged 40, originally from Neston, England, arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Caronia" from Liverpool, England 1

New Zealand Clugston migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Clugston Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • James Clugston, aged 26, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Alumbagh" in 1875 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Clugston (post 1700) +

  • Katharine "Kate" Thatcher Clugston (1892-1985), American playwright, poet, and English teacher from Whitley County, Indiana
  • Paul L. Clugston, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Matanzas, 1917-19 3
  • David Lindsay "Lin" Clugston (1908-1993), Irish amateur cricketer who played in six first-class cricket matches for Warwickshire, three of them in 1928 and the other three in 1946
  • Beatrice Clugston (1827-1888), Scottish philanthropist, daughter of factory owner John Clugston (1800-1850) and Mary Clugston (1796-1881), founder of the Glasgow Royal Dorcas Society in 1864
  • Kathy Clugston (b. 1969), British newsreader and continuity announcer on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 4 Extra and the BBC World Service
  • LG Clugston, English founder of The Clugston Group, a privately owned business involved in construction and civil engineering in 1937
  • Chynna Clugston Flores (b. 1975), freelance American comic book creator known for her manga-influenced teen comedy series Blue Monday


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 17th October 2018). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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