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Clackner Family History

Clackner 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: Lackner, Cleckner, Blackner, Clickner, Blacker, Glockner, Blackmer

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Where is the Clackner family from?

You can see how Clackner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clackner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clackner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Clackner families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Clackner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clackner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clackner 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 Clackner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clackner. 60% of Clackner 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
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

What Clackner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Clackner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clackner 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Clackner. 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 65 military records available for the last name Clackner. For the veterans among your Clackner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clackner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Clackner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clackner in 1964 was 69, and 100 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clackner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clackner 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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