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Clarey Family History

Clarey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clary.

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


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Where is the Clarey family from?

You can see how Clarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 53 Clarey families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Clarey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clarey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarey 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 Clarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clarey. 46% of Clarey men worked as a Farmer and 87% of Clarey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clarey were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Colliery Hewer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • House Duties
    2%
  • Barmaid
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Clarey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Clarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Clarey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clarey. For the veterans among your Clarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarey lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Clarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clarey in 1941 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clarey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarey 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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