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Clingerman Family History

Clingerman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klingerman.

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


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Where is the Clingerman family from?

You can see how Clingerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clingerman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clingerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Clingerman families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Clingerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Clingerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clingerman 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 Clingerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clingerman. 35% of Clingerman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Clingerman women worked as a Labor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clingerman were Farming and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Clingerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clingerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clingerman 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Clingerman. 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 728 military records available for the last name Clingerman. For the veterans among your Clingerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clingerman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Clingerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Clingerman in 1955 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clingerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clingerman 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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