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Clerkly Family History

Clerkly 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: Clerk, Cleckley, Clerkin, Clark, Cleek, Cerney, Leroy, Overly

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Where is the Clerkly family from?

You can see how Clerkly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerkly family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Clerkly families living in Georgia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Clerkly's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Clerkly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerkly 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 52 census records available for the last name Clerkly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerkly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Clerkly. 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 Clerkly. For the veterans among your Clerkly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerkly lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Clerkly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Clerkly in 1973 was 93, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerkly 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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