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Clares Family History

Clares 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: Clare, Claros, Lares, Claes, Clarey, Charles, Clark, Carey, Chaves

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Where is the Clares family from?

You can see how Clares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clares family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clares families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Clares families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clares's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clares families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clares 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 Clares ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clares. 72% of Clares 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
    72%
  • None
    29%

What Clares family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Clares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clares 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Clares. 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 78 military records available for the last name Clares. For the veterans among your Clares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clares lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Clares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Clares in 1965 was 57, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clares

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clares 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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