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Clerg Family History

Clerg 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: Clegg, Clerk, Clerc, Cler, Clare, Clark, Cleek, Berg, Cheng, Leng

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Where is the Clerg family from?

You can see how Clerg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerg family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Clerg families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerg's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clerg families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Clerg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerg 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Clerg. 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 26 military records available for the last name Clerg. For the veterans among your Clerg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerg 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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