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Clent Family History

Clent Surname Meaning

from Clent in Worcs.

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


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Where is the Clent family from?

You can see how Clent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Clent families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Clent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clent 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 Clent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clent. 50% of Clent men worked as a Farm Worker and 81% of Clent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clent were Farmer and 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

  • Farm Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Shop Assistant
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clent 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Clent. 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 152 military records available for the last name Clent. For the veterans among your Clent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clent lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clent 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clent

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