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Clefstad Family History

Clefstad 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: Cuesta, Lystad, Hofstad, Shelstad, Olstad, Smestad, Elstad, Hegstad

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Clefstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clefstad 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Clefstad. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Clefstad. For the veterans among your Clefstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clefstad lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Clefstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clefstad in 1963 was 69, and 41 in 1999.

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