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Clocherty Family History

Clocherty 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: Cloherty, Docherty, Clougherty, Flaherty, Plocher, Crochet, Elchert

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Where is the Clocherty family from?

You can see how Clocherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clocherty family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Clocherty families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Clocherty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clocherty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Clocherty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clocherty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Clocherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clocherty 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Clocherty. 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 Clocherty. For the veterans among your Clocherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clocherty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Clocherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clocherty in 1973 was 75, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clocherty 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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