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Clemson Name Meaning

English (West Midlands): from the personal name Clem + -son. Alternatively perhaps a shortened variant of Clementson .

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


Similar surnames: Clemon, Clayson, Clemons, Alexson, Clemenson, Clemo, Clawson, Classon

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Where is the Clemson family from?

You can see how Clemson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Clemson families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Clemson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clemson families in 1891.
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What did your Clemson 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 Clemson. 31% of Clemson men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Clemson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemson were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Servant. .

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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
    31%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    14%
  • Wood Machinist
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clemson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Clemson. For the veterans among your Clemson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemson lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Clemson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clemson in 1954 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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