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Clackley Family History

Clackley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cleckley, Blackley, Mackley, Checkley, Chalkley, Ackley, Cluckey

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Where is the Clackley family from?

You can see how Clackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clackley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Clackley family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clackley's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Clackley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clackley 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 Clackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clackley. 100% of Clackley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Clackley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Clackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clackley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Clackley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Clackley. For the veterans among your Clackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clackley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Clackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clackley in 1967 was 55, and 49 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clackley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clackley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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