Researching Neil Clark
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 90013 people with the Clark surname? In that year Clark was ranked number 17 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Neil means "champion" and is of Gaelic origin.
Records of Neil Clark on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Neil Clark in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Clark ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Neil Clark and the Clark Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Clark Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Clark family tree.
Check out Parish Records for Neil Clark at Find My Past.
Study for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Neil Clark using the FreeBMD database.
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Research the Clark surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Clark Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 101038 people with the Clark surname in the UK? Clark is now ranked number 27 for popularity in the UK. |
Clark Family History Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
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Explore One Great Family for Clark records submitted by people who are already researching the Clark Family Tree.
Find Neil Clark from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Clark Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 701835 people with the Clark surname in the USA? Clark is ranked number 18 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Clark Databases
Search the Ellis Island Database for information on Neil Clark. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Neil Clark
Neil Clark (musician)
Neil Clark (born 3 July 1958, in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland) is a Scottish guitarist, known for his work with Lloyd Cole and the Commotions. He has regularly worked and toured with Lloyd Cole post-Commotions including playing on and touring in support of Cole's 2006 album, Antidepressant. He also worked on Cole's albums Bad Vibes, Love Story, Etc, Music in a Foreign Language, and Guesswork. Clark was a member of Bloomsday with Stephen Irvine of the Commotions and Chris Thomson of The Bathers. Clark features on the Bathers' 1993 album, Lagoon Blues. He collaborated with Canadian singer Mae Moore on her album Dragonfly - his guitar playing featured on her single "Genuine", which reached No. 6 on the RPM "Top 100" singles chart in Canada. In 1995 and 1998 he worked on two albums with French singer Axelle Renoir.
Two songs, co-written by Clark for Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, have been covered by other artists: "Rattlesnakes", by Tori Amos and "(Are You) Ready to Be Heartbroken?", by Sandie Shaw.
He lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and has released two solo albums, Sundogs in 2008 and Second Story Sunlight in 2010. Both albums mix minimalist and cinematic guitar styles with ambient electronica. He currently also plays and writes with Ambrose Pottie (drums) and Alisdair Jones (bass) in post-jazz trio, Sleepers.
Clark toured the UK, Ireland, France, New-Zealand, Australia with Lloyd Cole in an acoustic concert at multiple venues in October, November and December 2019.
Source: Neil Clark (musician), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Clark
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