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Clearwater Family History

Clearwater Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Dutch Klaarwater and its German cognate Klarwasser: topographic name for someone who lived by a source of pure water.

It originates from Middle Dutch claer and Middle High German klār meaning ‘clear’.

The term also incorporates Middle Dutch water and Middle High German wazzer which translates to ‘water’.

This name reflects a geographical characteristic, indicating proximity to clear water sources.

As such, it emphasizes the importance of natural features in the naming conventions of places and people.

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


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You can see how Clearwater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clearwater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clearwater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Clearwater families living in Manitoba. This was about 69% of all the recorded Clearwater's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Clearwater families in 1911.
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What did your Clearwater ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Clearwater. 100% of Clearwater men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Clearwater women worked as a Teacher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 350 immigration records available for the last name Clearwater. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Clearwater. For the veterans among your Clearwater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clearwater lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Clearwater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clearwater in 1960 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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