Origins of the Clark surname
What does the name Clark mean?
The Clark name and its variants have been found in England dating back to the 1100s (where it is the 14th most common in Scotland, and 27th most prevalent in England). Clark is an occupational surname that has appeared independently in a number of places across the country. It comes from the Latin word 'clericus', referring to someone who was educated, a scholar (perhaps in a holy order), secretary or scribe.
Alternative variations of the name Clark
Clark, Clarke, Clerk, Clerke, Clarks
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Common jobs for Clarks
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Clarks in 1921
Dressmaker
3,896
Domestic Servant
2,576
Laundress
2,382
General Servant Domestic
1,891
House Servant
1,873
Common male occupations for Clarks in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
4,797
General Labourer
3,485
Coal Miner
3,415
Farmer
2,464
Farm Labourer
2,360
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