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Cling Family History

Cling 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: Ling, Ching, Cline, Clint, Kling, Clink, Fling, Chang, Long, Chong

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Where is the Cling family from?

You can see how Cling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Cling families living in London. This was about 74% of all the recorded Cling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cling 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 Cling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cling. 100% of Cling 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 Cling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cling 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Cling. 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 554 military records available for the last name Cling. For the veterans among your Cling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cling in 1965 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cling 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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