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Clere Family History

Clere Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clear.

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


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Where is the Clere family from?

You can see how Clere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Clere families living in Cheshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Clere's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Clere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clere 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 Clere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clere. 50% of Clere 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
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Clere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clere 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Clere. 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 469 military records available for the last name Clere. For the veterans among your Clere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clere lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Clere in 1963 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clere 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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