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Clegson Family History

Clegson 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: Clemson, Clayson, Clugston, Clawson, Legnon, Clemon, Clogston

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Where is the Clegson family from?

You can see how Clegson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clegson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Clegson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Clegson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clegson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Clegson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Clegson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clegson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Clegson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clegson. For the veterans among your Clegson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clegson

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