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Clemems Family History

Clemems 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: Clemens, Clement, Clemmens, Clements, Clemans, Klemens, Clemons

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Where is the Clemems family from?

You can see how Clemems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemems family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clemems families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Clemems families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clemems's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clemems families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Clemems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemems 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 Clemems. 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 11 military records available for the last name Clemems. For the veterans among your Clemems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemems lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Clemems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clemems in 1980 was 63, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemems 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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