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Sclare Family History

Sclare 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: Clare, Sclar, Clark, Solar, Lare, Clary, Schade, Stare, Slade

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Where is the Sclare family from?

You can see how Sclare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sclare family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Sclare families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Sclare families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sclare's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sclare families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sclare 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 Sclare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sclare. 50% of Sclare men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 34% of Sclare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sclare were Carpenter G and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Carpenter G
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

What Sclare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Sclare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sclare 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sclare. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sclare. For the veterans among your Sclare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sclare lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sclare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sclare in 1969 was 32, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sclare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sclare 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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