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Clarke Family History

Clarke Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Clark.

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


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Where is the Clarke family from?

You can see how Clarke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8,370 Clarke families living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Clarke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clarke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarke 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 Clarke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clarke. 6% of Clarke men worked as a General Labourer and 63% of Clarke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clarke were Farm Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Farm Labourer
    2%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Clarke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 million census records available for the last name Clarke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarke 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 256,000 immigration records available for the last name Clarke. 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 186,000 military records available for the last name Clarke. For the veterans among your Clarke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarke lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Clarke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clarke in 1941 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarke 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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