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Clang Family History

Clang 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: Chang, Lang, Klang, Clagg, Wang, Yang, Kang, Tang, Pang, Fang

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Where is the Clang family from?

You can see how Clang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clang family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clang families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Clang families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clang's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clang families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clang 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 Clang ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clang. 100% of Clang women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Clang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clang 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Clang. 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 244 military records available for the last name Clang. For the veterans among your Clang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clang lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Clang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clang in 1953 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clang 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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