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Clerge Family History

Clerge Surname Meaning

French and Haitian (Clergé): nickname from French clergé ‘clergy’ a derivative of the Late Latin clericus (see Clerc).

This surname was brought to the US from Haiti where it is most common and also from the Dominican Republic where it is of Haitian origin and rare.

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


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Where is the Clerge family from?

You can see how Clerge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clerge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Clerge families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerge's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Clerge families in 1911.
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What did your Clerge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clerge. 100% of Clerge men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Clerge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerge 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Clerge. 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 military records available for the last name Clerge. For the veterans among your Clerge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerge lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Clerge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clerge in 1991 was 49, and 72 in 2003.

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