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Clysdale Family History

Clysdale 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: Drysdale, Clyde, Lonsdale, Casale, Dinsdale, Plymale, Teesdale

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Where is the Clysdale family from?

You can see how Clysdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clysdale family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clysdale families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 40 Clysdale families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Clysdale's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clysdale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clysdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clysdale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Clysdale. 55% of Clysdale men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    55%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
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What Clysdale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clysdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clysdale 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Clysdale. 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 43 military records available for the last name Clysdale. For the veterans among your Clysdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clysdale lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Clysdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clysdale in 1964 was 57, and 67 in 2000.

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