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Clerff Family History

Clerff Name 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: Cerf, Cliff, Clerk, Clerc, Cheff, Scherff, Leff, Cluff, Cler, Clare

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Where is the Clerff family from?

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

What did your Clerff ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Clerff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Clerff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerff 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Clerff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Clerff. For the veterans among your Clerff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerff lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1988, in the United States, Clerff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clerff in 1984 was 86, and 91 in 1988.

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