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Clinksdale Family History

Clinksdale 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: Clinkscale, Clinkscales, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Hinsdale, Lansdale

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Where is the Clinksdale family from?

You can see how Clinksdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clinksdale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Clinksdale families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Clinksdale families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clinksdale's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Clinksdale families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clinksdale 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 24 census records available for the last name Clinksdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clinksdale 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Clinksdale. 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 3 military records available for the last name Clinksdale. For the veterans among your Clinksdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clinksdale lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Clinksdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Clinksdale in 1974 was 62, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clinksdale 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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