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Clerkin Family History

Clerkin Surname Meaning

Irish (Monaghan): from an Irish pet form of English clerk ‘cleric’ (Irish cléireach) see Clark.

Alternatively an Anglicized form of Ó Cléireacháin ‘descendant of little cleric’ an Irish diminutive of the word.

See also McClurkin an Antrim surname from Mac Cléirchín ‘son of little cleric’.

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


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Where is the Clerkin family from?

You can see how Clerkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerkin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clerkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Clerkin families living in Midlothian. This was about 71% of all the recorded Clerkin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Clerkin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerkin 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 Clerkin 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 Clerkin. 100% of Clerkin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Clerkin 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clerkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clerkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clerkin. 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 441 military records available for the last name Clerkin. For the veterans among your Clerkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clerkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Clerkin in 1962 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerkin 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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