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Clerkley Family History

Clerkley 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: Cleckley, Checkley, Cleckler, Berkley, Kleckley, Bleakley, Merkley

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Where is the Clerkley family from?

You can see how Clerkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerkley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clerkley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Clerkley families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Clerkley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clerkley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerkley 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 Clerkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Houseworker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clerkley. 100% of Clerkley women worked as a Houseworker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Clerkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerkley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Clerkley. 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 112 military records available for the last name Clerkley. For the veterans among your Clerkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerkley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Clerkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clerkley in 1966 was 63, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerkley 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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