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Clergh Family History

Clergh 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: Bergh, Leigh, Lerch, Sleigh, Clegg, Creagh, Clerk, Clough, Clerc

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Where is the Clergh family from?

You can see how Clergh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clergh family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Clergh families living in Shropshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Clergh's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Clergh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clergh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Clergh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clergh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clergh. 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 Clergh. For the veterans among your Clergh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clergh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clergh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clergh

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