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Claesgens Family History

Claesgens Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clemmens, Clausen, Clemens, Claassen, Clasen, Classen, Claussen

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Where is the Claesgens family from?

You can see how Claesgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claesgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Claesgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Claesgens families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Claesgens's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Claesgens families in 1880.
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What did your Claesgens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Traveling Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claesgens. 100% of Claesgens men worked as a Traveling Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Traveling Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Claesgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claesgens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Claesgens. 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 56 military records available for the last name Claesgens. For the veterans among your Claesgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claesgens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Claesgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Claesgens in 1971 was 71, and 41 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claesgens ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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