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Clarr Family History

Clarr 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: Clare, Clark, Claar, Clary, Carr, Claro, Clair, Clara, Clar, Larr

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Where is the Clarr family from?

You can see how Clarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarr families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Clarr families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clarr's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Clarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarr 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 Clarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clarr. 100% of Clarr men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Clarr 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Clarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarr 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Clarr. 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 164 military records available for the last name Clarr. For the veterans among your Clarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarr lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Clarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clarr in 1973 was 84, and 69 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarr 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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