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Clarkson Family History

Clarkson Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): patronymic from Clark .

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


Similar surnames: Clarkston, Larson, Clarkin, Clayson, Markson, Gladson, Lampson

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Where is the Clarkson family from?

You can see how Clarkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarkson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarkson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 344 Clarkson families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Clarkson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clarkson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarkson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clarkson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Clarkson. 34% of Clarkson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Clarkson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clarkson were Miner and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Income
    12%
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Census Records

There are 212,000 census records available for the last name Clarkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarkson 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 20,000 immigration records available for the last name Clarkson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19,000 military records available for the last name Clarkson. For the veterans among your Clarkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarkson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Clarkson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clarkson in 1943 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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