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Clrk Family History

Clrk 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: Clark, Clerk, Cork, Mark, Turk, Clare, York, Cleek, Cook, Carl

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Where is the Clrk family from?

You can see how Clrk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clrk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Clrk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Clrk families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Clrk's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Clrk families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clrk 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 Clrk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Clrk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clrk 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Clrk. 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 62 military records available for the last name Clrk. For the veterans among your Clrk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clrk lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Clrk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clrk in 1978 was 42, and 48 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clrk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clrk 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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