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Origins of the Clarkson surname

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About the Clarksons

We have a total number of 91956 records for people with the last name Clarkson.

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Where do most Clarksons live?

In 1921, most Clarksons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Clarksons

How common is your surname?

567th most common surname in the UK

We have 80,200 records for the Clarkson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1300.

Who were Clarksons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Clarkson first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Clarksons

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

Common Female occupations for Clarksons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

466

Dressmaker

303

Domestic Servant

185

Housekeeper

179

Living On Own Means

156

Common Male occupations for Clarksons in 1921
Coal Miner

577

Farmer

239

Joiner

224

Cotton Weaver

203

General Labourer

201

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