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Origins of the Claridge surname

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About the Claridges

We have a total number of 20434 records for people with the last name Claridge.

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Where do most Claridges live?

In 1921, most Claridges lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Claridges

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We have 18,900 records for the Claridge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1560.

Who were Claridges most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Claridge first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Claridges

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Claridges in 1921
Dressmaker

81

Laundress

80

General Servant Domestic

59

Domestic Servant

53

Living On Own Means

41

Common Male occupations for Claridges in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

134

General Labourer

80

Farm Labourer

70

Farmer

50

Carpenter

49

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