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Clamons Family History

Clamons 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: Clemons, Lamons, Lamont, Clemmons, Claman, Clemon, Clemens, Clemans

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Where is the Clamons family from?

You can see how Clamons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clamons family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clamons families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Clamons families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clamons's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clamons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clamons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clamons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clamons. 32% of Clamons men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Clamons women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clamons were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    27%
  • Farm Manager
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Clamons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Clamons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clamons 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Clamons. 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 27 military records available for the last name Clamons. For the veterans among your Clamons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clamons lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Clamons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clamons in 1973 was 78, and 79 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clamons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clamons 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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