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Clinefelter Family History

Clinefelter 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: Klinefelter, Lingenfelter, Clotfelter, Clodfelter, Lingafelter

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Where is the Clinefelter family from?

You can see how Clinefelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clinefelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clinefelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Clinefelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clinefelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clinefelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clinefelter 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 Clinefelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clinefelter. 100% of Clinefelter men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

What Clinefelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clinefelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clinefelter 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Clinefelter. 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 252 military records available for the last name Clinefelter. For the veterans among your Clinefelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clinefelter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Clinefelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clinefelter in 1963 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clinefelter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clinefelter 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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