St-clair Family History

St-clair Surname 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: Sinclair, St. clair, Leclair, St. claire, Auclair, Gisclair, Laclair, Clair, Stair, Stollar

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Where is the St-clair family from?

You can see how St-clair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The St-clair family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 St-clair families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded St-clair's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of St-clair families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the St-clair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 3K census records available for the last name St-clair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, St-clair census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name St-clair. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name St-clair. For the veterans among your St-clair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average St-clair lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, St-clair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for St-clair in 1973 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

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St-clair Surname Meaning

Where is the St-clair family from?

What St-clair family records will you find?

What is the average St-clair lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, St-clair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for St-clair in 1973 was 61, and 79 in 2003.