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Clydesdale Family History

Clydesdale Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Clydesdale in Lanarkshire.

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


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Where is the Clydesdale family from?

You can see how Clydesdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clydesdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clydesdale families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 32 Clydesdale families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Clydesdale's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clydesdale families in 1891.
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What did your Clydesdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clydesdale. 100% of Clydesdale men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Clydesdale 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clydesdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clydesdale 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clydesdale. 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 509 military records available for the last name Clydesdale. For the veterans among your Clydesdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clydesdale lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Clydesdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Clydesdale in 1960 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clydesdale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clydesdale 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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