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Clarck Family History

Clarck 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: Clark, Clack, Black, Clare, Slack, Marck, Lauck, Lark, Plack, Flack

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Where is the Clarck family from?

You can see how Clarck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 22 Clarck families living in Connecticut. This was about 45% of all the recorded Clarck's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Clarck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarck 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 Clarck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clarck. 28% of Clarck men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Clarck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clarck were Farm Hand and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clarck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarck 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Clarck. 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 461 military records available for the last name Clarck. For the veterans among your Clarck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarck lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Clarck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clarck in 1984 was 81, and 74 in 1999.

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