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Claunch Family History

Claunch Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Glantz. Compare Clonch and Clontz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claunch family from?

You can see how Claunch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claunch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Claunch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Claunch families living in Devon. This was about 71% of all the recorded Claunch's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Claunch families in 1891.
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What did your Claunch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claunch. 100% of Claunch 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%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Claunch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claunch 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Claunch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Claunch. For the veterans among your Claunch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claunch lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Claunch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Claunch in 1945 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claunch 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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