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Clagg Family History

Clagg Surname Meaning

English: voiced variant of Clack. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Manx: probably a variant of Manx Clague. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Clagg family from?

You can see how Clagg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clagg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clagg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Clagg families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Clagg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clagg families in 1911.
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What did your Clagg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clagg. 57% of Clagg men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Clagg women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clagg were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Salesman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Servant
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clagg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clagg 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Clagg. 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 902 military records available for the last name Clagg. For the veterans among your Clagg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clagg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Clagg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clagg in 1960 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clagg 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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