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Clemense Family History

Clemense 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, Clemence, Clemente, Clemensen, Clement, Clemmens, Clements

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Where is the Clemense family from?

You can see how Clemense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemense family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Clemense families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clemense family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Clemense's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clemense families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemense surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clemense ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clemense. 100% of Clemense men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Clemense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemense 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Clemense. 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 8 military records available for the last name Clemense. For the veterans among your Clemense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemense lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Clemense life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Clemense in 1973 was 61, and 82 in 1990.

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