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Clarinda Family History

Clarinda 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: Clarida, Clarin, Claridy, Landa, Carda, Farina, Clarence, Claridge

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Where is the Clarinda family from?

You can see how Clarinda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarinda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clarinda family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clarinda's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Clarinda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarinda 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 Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Clarinda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarinda 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Clarinda. 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 33 military records available for the last name Clarinda. For the veterans among your Clarinda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clarinda

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