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Clar Family History

Clar Surname Meaning

German: variant of Klar and in North America (also) an altered form of this. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).

Catalan and French: from the Catalan and Occitan personal name Clar equivalent to Spanish Claro and French Clair.

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Clar family from?

You can see how Clar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Clar families living in Essex. This was about 23% of all the recorded Clar's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Clar families in 1891.
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What did your Clar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clar. 100% of Clar 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Clar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clar 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 Clar. 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 408 military records available for the last name Clar. For the veterans among your Clar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clar lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Clar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clar in 1954 was 54, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clar 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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