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Claridge Family History

Claridge Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Clearhedge Wood in Sussex which is probably named with Old English clǣfre ‘clover’ + hrycg ‘ridge’.

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


Similar surnames: Clare, Surridge, Burridge, Herridge, Akridge, Langridge, Waldridge

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Where is the Claridge family from?

You can see how Claridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 61 Claridge families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Claridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Claridge families in 1911.
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What did your Claridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Claridge. 44% of Claridge men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Claridge women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claridge were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    44%
  • Student
    19%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    43%
  • Millinery
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Claridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claridge 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Claridge. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Claridge. For the veterans among your Claridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claridge lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Claridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Claridge in 1953 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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