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Claredge Family History

Claredge 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: Claridge, Clarence, Eldredge, Aldredge, Clare, Large, Claverie

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Where is the Claredge family from?

You can see how Claredge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claredge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Claredge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Claredge families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Claredge's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Claredge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claredge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Claredge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claredge 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Claredge. 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 10 military records available for the last name Claredge. For the veterans among your Claredge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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