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Clash Family History

Clash Surname Meaning

see Class itself probably a variant of Glass.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clash family from?

You can see how Clash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clash family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 49 Clash families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Clash's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clash families in 1891.
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What did your Clash ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clash. 100% of Clash men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Clash 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Clash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clash 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Clash. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Clash. For the veterans among your Clash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clash lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Clash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clash in 1962 was 72, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clash 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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