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Clint Family History

Clint Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from a place in Yorkshire named Clint from Old Norse klint ‘rocky cliff steep bank’.

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


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You can see how Clint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clint family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clint families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 33 Clint families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Clint's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clint families in 1911.
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What did your Clint ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Factory were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Clint. 50% of Clint men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Clint women worked as a Factory.

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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
    50%
  • Ouvrage
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Factory
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Clint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clint 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clint. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Clint. For the veterans among your Clint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clint lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clint in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

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