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Clocker Family History

Clocker 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: Crocker, Blocker, Cocker, Locker, Cocke, Rocker, Blacker, Flecker

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Where is the Clocker family from?

You can see how Clocker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clocker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clocker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Clocker families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Clocker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clocker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clocker 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 Clocker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clocker. 65% of Clocker men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Clocker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clocker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clocker 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Clocker. 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 157 military records available for the last name Clocker. For the veterans among your Clocker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clocker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Clocker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clocker in 1966 was 58, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clocker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clocker 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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