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Clinite Family History

Clinite 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: Cline, Clint, Clunie, Linde, Klinge, Conte, Linge, Leite, Clinch

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Where is the Clinite family from?

You can see how Clinite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clinite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Clinite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Clinite families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Clinite's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clinite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clinite 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 Clinite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clinite. 25% of Clinite men worked as a Dentist and 50% of Clinite women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clinite were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Dentist
    25%
  • Barber
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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What Clinite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Clinite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clinite 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Clinite. 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 77 military records available for the last name Clinite. For the veterans among your Clinite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clinite lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clinite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clinite in 1962 was 88, and 94 in 2004.

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