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Clyde Family History

Clyde Surname Meaning

Scottish: apparently a topographic name for someone who lived on the banks of the Clyde river.

(Gaelic Cluaidh probably of pre-Celtic origin) which flows through Glasgow.

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


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Where is the Clyde family from?

You can see how Clyde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clyde family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clyde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Clyde families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Clyde's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clyde families in 1891.
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What did your Clyde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter (hotel) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clyde. 50% of Clyde men worked as a Waiter (hotel) and 90% of Clyde women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clyde were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter (hotel)
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Clyde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clyde 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Clyde. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Clyde. For the veterans among your Clyde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clyde lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Clyde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clyde in 1945 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clyde 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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