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Clamser Family History

Clamser 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: Clauser, Clapper, Lasser, Blamer, Glaser, Ramser, Lauser, Causer

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Where is the Clamser family from?

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

There are 104 census records available for the last name Clamser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clamser 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Clamser. 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 42 military records available for the last name Clamser. For the veterans among your Clamser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clamser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Clamser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Clamser in 1965 was 61, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clamser 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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