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Clarenbach Family History

Clarenbach 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: Clarence, Lautenbach, Langenbach, Fehrenbach, Wagenbach, Allenbach

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Where is the Clarenbach family from?

You can see how Clarenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clarenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Clarenbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 41% of all the recorded Clarenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clarenbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarenbach 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 Clarenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Superintendent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clarenbach. 25% of Clarenbach men worked as a Superintendent.

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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

  • Superintendent
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Agent
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

What Clarenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 480 census records available for the last name Clarenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarenbach 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Clarenbach. 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 376 military records available for the last name Clarenbach. For the veterans among your Clarenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarenbach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Clarenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clarenbach in 1964 was 55, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clarenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarenbach 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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