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St Clair Family History

St Clair 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: St. Clair, Sinclair, St. Claire, Leclair, Auclair, Gisclair, Laclair

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Where is the St Clair family from?

You can see how St Clair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The St Clair family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most St Clair families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 St Clair families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded St Clair's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of St Clair families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the St Clair 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 St Clair ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named St Clair. 43% of St Clair men worked as a General Labourer Heavy Worker and 77% of St Clair women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named St Clair were Retired and School Teacher.

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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 Heavy Worker
    43%
  • Hairdresser
    29%
  • Retired
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%

What St Clair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52,000 census records available for the last name St Clair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, St Clair 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name St Clair. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name St Clair. For the veterans among your St Clair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average St Clair lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, St Clair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for St Clair in 1945 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your St Clair 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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