Researching Frank Clack
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1191 people with the Clack surname? In that year Clack was ranked number 2421 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Frank means "Form of FRANCIS. (Male) A Free Man" and is of Latin origin.
Records of Frank Clack on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Frank Clack and the Clack Family History
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 1756 people with the Clack surname in the UK? Clack is now ranked number 2501 for popularity in the UK. |
Clack Family Tree Databases
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Some Famous People called Frank Clack
Frank Clack
Frank Edward Clack (30 March 1912 – 2 June 1995) was an English professional footballer born in Witney, Oxfordshire, who played as a goalkeeper. He made 127 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham and Bristol City.
After several years with Birmingham as understudy to England international Harry Hibbs, Clack joined Brentford before the 1939–40 season, but the outbreak of the Second World War prevented him playing for them. After the war he spent two seasons as first-choice goalkeeper with Bristol City before moving into non-league football.
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