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Clerck Family History

Clerck 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: Clerk, Clerc, Clark, Cleek, Fleck, Clack, Lerch, Cherek, Merck, Check

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Where is the Clerck family from?

You can see how Clerck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerck family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clerck families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Clerck families living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clerck's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Clerck families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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What did your Clerck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clerck. 100% of Clerck 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 Clerck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Clerck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerck 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Clerck. 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 91 military records available for the last name Clerck. For the veterans among your Clerck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Clerck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Clerck in 1972 was 91, and 81 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerck 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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