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Clure Family History

Clure Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McClure.

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


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Where is the Clure family from?

You can see how Clure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clure families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Clure families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Clure's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clure families in 1911.
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What did your Clure ancestors do for a living?

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

What Clure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60,000 census records available for the last name Clure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clure 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Clure. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Clure. For the veterans among your Clure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clure lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clure in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clure 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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