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Clingman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Klingmann (see Klingman ).

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


Similar surnames: Klingman, Dingman, Clinger, Klingaman, Bingman, Lineman, Lindaman

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Where is the Clingman family from?

You can see how Clingman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clingman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clingman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clingman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clingman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clingman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clingman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clingman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Draper and Domestic Duties At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clingman. 100% of Clingman men worked as a Market Draper and 100% of Clingman women worked as a Domestic Duties At Home. .

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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

  • Market Draper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties At Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clingman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clingman 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Clingman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clingman. For the veterans among your Clingman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clingman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clingman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clingman in 1962 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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