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Clerico Family History

Clerico Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational or status name for a member of a minor religious order or for a scholar from Late Latin clericus (see Clerc).

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


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Where is the Clerico family from?

You can see how Clerico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerico family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Clerico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Clerico families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 16% of all the recorded Clerico's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clerico families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerico 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 Clerico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clerico. 17% of Clerico men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Clerico women worked as a Dress Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clerico were Labor and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Clerico family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clerico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerico 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clerico. 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 408 military records available for the last name Clerico. For the veterans among your Clerico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerico lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clerico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Clerico in 1963 was 90, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerico ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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