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Clarke Family History & Genealogy

51,165 biographies and 66 photos with the Clarke last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Clarke family members.
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Clarke Last Name History & Origin

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Updated Jul 25, 2022

History

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Name Origin

Clarke comes from the word "clericus" which means "clerk."

Spellings & Pronunciations

Some alternate spellings of Clarke are Clark, Clerke, and De Clare.

Nationality & Ethnicity

The Clarke family comes from Finland, Norway, France, and England.

Famous People named Clarke

Governor Jeremiah Clarke, Governor of Rhode Island, (1648- 1649)
Walter Clarke, Governor of Rhode Island, (1676- 1677)

Early Clarkes

These are the earliest records we have of the Clarke family.

David William Clarke
981 - 1980
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Clarke Family Tree

Discover the most common names, oldest records and life expectancy of people with the last name Clarke.

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Most Common First Names

  • John 4.3%
  • William 4.2%
  • James 2.9%
  • Mary 2.5%
  • George 2.2%
  • Clarke 2.2%
  • Thomas 2.0%
  • Charles 1.9%
  • Robert 1.8%
  • Elizabeth 1.1%
  • Edward 1.0%
  • Joseph 1.0%
  • Margaret 1.0%
  • Henry 1.0%
  • Arthur 0.9%
  • Richard 0.8%
  • Walter 0.7%
  • Frederick 0.7%
  • Albert 0.6%
  • Alfred 0.6%

Sample of 16 Clarke Biographies

Elizabeth Ann Dalgleish Clarke
Born Sep 21, 1876
Ludy C Clarke
Sep 23, 1942 - Jun 18, 2011
John S Clarke
Nov 27, 1938 - Aug 25, 2004
John J Clarke
Mar 28, 1948 - Feb 20, 2004
Mertie Clarke
Mar 11, 1883 - Aug 1970
Marianne Clarke
Feb 20, 1923 - Mar 1979
Kevin M Clarke
Jan 22, 1984 - Feb 19, 2005
Jordon Clarke
Sep 21, 1903 - Aug 1976
Richard Clarke
Sep 20, 1932 - Aug 1967
Aubrey Clarke
Feb 10, 1880 - Jun 1964
Eliza Augusta Clarke
1860 - 1862
Clara Ctiana Anna Clarke
1879 - 1924
Horace Edgar Clarke
Unknown - Unknown
James Willia Clarke
Unknown - Unknown
William P Clarke
Jun 19, 1925 - Mar 3, 2002
Gavin Clarke
c. 1869 - Mar 13, 1941

Clarke Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Clarke family member is 65.7 years old according to our database of 33,261 people with the last name Clarke that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

65.7 years

Oldest Clarkes

These are the longest-lived members of the Clarke family on AncientFaces.

Beatrice Clarke
Sep 9, 1863 - Sep 1979
115 years
Margaret B Clarke
Jan 29, 1895 - Jun 27, 2006
111 years
Lillian A Clarke
Mar 20, 1899 - Feb 8, 2006
106 years
Mary A Clarke
Dec 20, 1885 - Jul 10, 1992
106 years
Maude Clarke
Jun 23, 1881 - Dec 1987
106 years
Margaret M Clarke
Jan 13, 1899 - Aug 18, 2004
105 years
Nettie Clarke
Jun 6, 1881 - Oct 1986
105 years
Ethel B Clarke
Sep 21, 1883 - May 26, 1989
105 years
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Charlotte Geier
Charlotte Geier
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Charlotte Geier commented on Dec 01, 2002
1 can stewed tomatoes 1 stack saltine crackers 1 egg 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt Blend ingredients. Product should be very moist but not runny. If needed, add a few extra saltines. Mound into a large tablespoonful and drop into about a half inch of hot cooking oil or melted shortening in a large skillet. Flatten cake with spatula and fry until golden brown on both sides. Stack fried cakes on absorbant paper towels. Serve hot or cold. These cakes keep well in the refrigerator, and may be re-warmed if desired. They are also delicious snacks eaten cold. Try melting grated cheese on top for a handy "pizza", or add sweet basil for an extra flavor treat. Make them in smaller sizes for use as hors d'ourves, or for potluck suppers. This was a recipe of my father's mother of Richmond, Virginia; and may have originated in the American Civil War. Originally my father used dried bread pieces when making this recipe. I would love to hear from anyone who may know the origin of this recipe.
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Kevin Clarke
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Kevin Clarke commented on Mar 23, 2005
I am currently researching the descendants of James Clarke, b. 1845, England, d. 10-24-1919, Waunakee, Dane co., WI. He immigrated to America in 1856 at age 11. He married Harriet Taylor, b. 11-13-1843, England d. 5-11-1922, Lodi, Columbia Co., WI. She was the daughter of Joseph Taylor and Mary Barrett. They lived in Waunakee, Dane Co., Wisconsin and had (6) known children. Their names were Anne L. CLARKE, b: 1868, Vienna, Dane Co., Wisconsin. d: 9-5-1945, Madison, WI., Walter E. Clarke. b. 1871, Wisconsin, Harry Taylor Clarke. b. 1876, Wisconsin, Jessie M. Clarke. b. 1879, Wisconsin, Leon Barrett CLARKE. b. October 6, 1884, Waunakee, Dane County, Wisconsin. d. March 3, 1967, Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, and Unknown Clarke.
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Lloyd Clarke
Lloyd Clarke
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Lloyd Clarke commented on Jun 15, 2014
I am looking for decedents of James and Hannah Clarke of Stawell, Horsham and Williamstown Vic Aust.
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