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Clemenson Name Meaning

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Clementson . Americanized form of Danish or Norwegian Clemensen and perhaps also of its cognates Clementsen and Klementsen. In some cases this is also an Americanized form of the rare Swedish cognate patronymics such as Clemensson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Clementson, Clemetson, Clemensen, Clemens, Clemson, Clemans, Steenson

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Where is the Clemenson family from?

You can see how Clemenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 38 Clemenson families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Clemenson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clemenson families in 1891.
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What did your Clemenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clemenson. 50% of Clemenson men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Clemenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemenson were Colliery Hewer Below and Unpaid Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    4%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clemenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemenson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 795 immigration records available for the last name Clemenson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 880 military records available for the last name Clemenson. For the veterans among your Clemenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemenson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Clemenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Clemenson in 1957 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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