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Clarkston Family History

Clarkston Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of Clarkson with intrusive -t-. The name is not from Clarkston (Lanarkshire Renfrewshire) which are recent places with names containing the surname Clark.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Clarkston family from?

You can see how Clarkston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarkston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clarkston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Clarkston families living in British Columbia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Clarkston's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Clarkston families in 1911.
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What did your Clarkston ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Clarkston. 100% of Clarkston 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clarkston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarkston 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Clarkston. 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 824 military records available for the last name Clarkston. For the veterans among your Clarkston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarkston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clarkston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Clarkston in 1963 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarkston 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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