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Clerkey Family History

Clerkey 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: Cerney, Berkey, Cluckey, Larkey, Cherney, Clerk, Perkey, Clukey

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Where is the Clerkey family from?

You can see how Clerkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerkey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Clerkey families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerkey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Clerkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerkey 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 22 census records available for the last name Clerkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerkey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Clerkey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clerkey. For the veterans among your Clerkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerkey lifespan?

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