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Clashman Family History

Clashman 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: Cashman, Ashman, Lachman, Clayman, Claman, Coachman, Glassman

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Where is the Clashman family from?

You can see how Clashman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clashman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clashman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Clashman family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clashman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Clashman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clashman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clashman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clashman. 60% of Clashman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

What Clashman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Clashman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clashman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Clashman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Clashman. For the veterans among your Clashman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clashman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Clashman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Clashman in 1964 was 64, and 76 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clashman 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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