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Clingham Family History

Clingham 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: Langham, Ellingham, Ingham, Bingham, Allingham, Clisham, Clingan

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Where is the Clingham family from?

You can see how Clingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clingham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clingham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Clingham families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clingham's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Clingham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clingham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clingham. 100% of Clingham women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Clingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clingham 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Clingham. 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 78 military records available for the last name Clingham. For the veterans among your Clingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clingham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Clingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Clingham in 1967 was 45, and 61 in 2003.

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