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Clerkson Family History

Clerkson Surname Meaning

see Clarkson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Clerkson family from?

You can see how Clerkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerkson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clerkson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 21 Clerkson families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Clerkson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Clerkson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerkson 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 Clerkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clerkson. 100% of Clerkson 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
    100%

What Clerkson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Clerkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerkson 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Clerkson. 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 23 military records available for the last name Clerkson. For the veterans among your Clerkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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