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Clockner Family History

Clockner 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: Glockner, Cleckner, Lockner, Clickner, Crocker, Blocker, Cocker

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Where is the Clockner family from?

You can see how Clockner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clockner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clockner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clockner family living in Maryland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Clockner's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Clockner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clockner 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 163 census records available for the last name Clockner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clockner 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 Clockner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Clockner. For the veterans among your Clockner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clockner lifespan?

Average Clockner life expectancy in 1965 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clockner 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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