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Clerken Family History

Clerken 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: Clerkin, Sterken, Clerk, Gerken, Cleven, Berken, Clarkin, Clemen

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Where is the Clerken family from?

You can see how Clerken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Clerken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Clerken family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerken's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Clerken families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Clerken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerken 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Clerken. 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 28 military records available for the last name Clerken. For the veterans among your Clerken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Clerken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Clerken in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerken 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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