This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Clurg family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Clurg Family History

Clurg 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: Clure, Clare, Clark, Court, Burg, Klug, Clubb, Clune, Clary, Mcclurg

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Clurg family from?

You can see how Clurg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clurg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clurg families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 10 Clurg families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clurg's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Clurg families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clurg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Clurg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coproprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clurg. 100% of Clurg men worked as a Coproprietor.

View Census Data for Clurg | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coproprietor
    100%

What Clurg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clurg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clurg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Clurg

Passenger Lists

There are 199 immigration records available for the last name Clurg. 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.

View all Clurg immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 324 military records available for the last name Clurg. For the veterans among your Clurg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Clurg military records

You've only scratched the surface of Clurg family history

Discover More

What is the average Clurg lifespan?

Average Clurg life expectancy in 1966 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clurg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clurg 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Clurg family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial