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Clappeson Family History

Clappeson 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: Clapper, Clayson, Lageson, Clawson, Charleson, Casperson, Classon

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Where is the Clappeson family from?

You can see how Clappeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clappeson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Clappeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Clappeson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clappeson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clappeson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Clappeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clappeson 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Clappeson. 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 military records available for the last name Clappeson. For the veterans among your Clappeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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