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Clerf Family History

Clerf 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: Cerf, Clerk, Clerc, Cler, Clare, Clark, Cleek, Leaf, Calero, Scherf

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Where is the Clerf family from?

You can see how Clerf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clerf families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Clerf families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerf's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Clerf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerf 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 Clerf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clerf. 43% of Clerf men worked as an Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Mechanic
    29%

What Clerf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Clerf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerf 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Clerf. 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 54 military records available for the last name Clerf. For the veterans among your Clerf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Clerf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Clerf in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerf 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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