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Clipperton Family History

Clipperton Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): probably a variant of the Scottish surname Clapperton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clipperton family from?

You can see how Clipperton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clipperton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clipperton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Clipperton families living in Norfolk. This was about 49% of all the recorded Clipperton's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Clipperton families in 1891.
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What did your Clipperton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clipperton. 82% of Clipperton 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
    82%
  • Invalid
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clipperton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clipperton 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Clipperton. 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 179 military records available for the last name Clipperton. For the veterans among your Clipperton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clipperton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Clipperton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Clipperton in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clipperton 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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