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Clark Family History
Clark Genealogy & Family TreeClark is an English name first found in Northumberland, England, where the family held a seat since the 12th Century. It refers to “someone who works in matters of scholarly or religious importance” or “someone who can read or write.” It is the fourteenth most popular name in Scotland and Ireland, the 25th most popular name in the United States, and the 27th most popular in the United Kingdom. It has also recently become a popular given name (such as famous American actor Clark Gable or comic book alter ego of Superman, Clark Kent). Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland and Ireland. The family motto is Fortitudo meaning “Fortitude.”
Other spellings include “Clarke,” “Cleary,” “O’Clery,” “Clerke,” and “Clerk.” Notable people with the surname include American television personality Dick Clark (American Bandstand, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve), British writer Arthur C. Clarke (2001: A Space Odyssey), American singer/songwriter Guy Clark, and British actress Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones). The first Clark to come to America was Nic Clark in in New England in 1632.
Clark Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lettice Clark -- --, 1574 October 14, 1619
- Pelatiah Clark -- --, 1713 September 18, 1754 Connecticut Colony
- Sarah Clark -- --, 1643 October 17, 1711 Connecticut Colony
- Mary Clark -- --, 1884 December 0, 1884 Utah
- Moses Clark -- --, 1727 April 20, 1791 Massachusetts
Clark Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ann Clark -- --, 1729 January 5, 1741 Connecticut Colony
- Joel Clark -- --, 1717 October 15, 1777 Connecticut Colony
- Ann Clark -- --, 1687 June 25, 1726
- William Clark -- --, 1556 April 13, 1557
- Nathaniel Clark -- --, 1658 July 11, 1733
