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Clide Family History

Clide 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: Clive, Clyde, Cline, Lide, Clise, Linde, Clare, Cade, Ide, Close

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Where is the Clide family from?

You can see how Clide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clide family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Clide families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clide's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Clide families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clide 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 845 census records available for the last name Clide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clide 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Clide. 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 64 military records available for the last name Clide. For the veterans among your Clide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clide lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Clide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clide in 1972 was 64, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clide 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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