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Clas Family History

Clas 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: Claus, Plas, Glas, Clay, Clos, Claps, Klas, Blas, Class, Clar

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Where is the Clas family from?

You can see how Clas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Clas families living in Staffordshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Clas's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Clas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clas 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 Clas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clas. 22% of Clas men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Clas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clas were Labrador and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Electric Wiring
    14%
  • Architect
    14%
  • Labrador
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Clas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clas 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 583 immigration records available for the last name Clas. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Clas. For the veterans among your Clas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clas in 1963 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clas 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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