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Clerkins Family History

Clerkins 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: Clerkin, Corkins, Perkins, Clarkin, Larkins, Jerkins, Cerino, Firkins

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Where is the Clerkins family from?

You can see how Clerkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clerkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Clerkins families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Clerkins's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Clerkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerkins 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 95 census records available for the last name Clerkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerkins 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Clerkins. 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 8 military records available for the last name Clerkins. For the veterans among your Clerkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Clerkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Clerkins in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerkins 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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