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Clemenshaw Family History

Clemenshaw 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, Clemenson, Clemensen, Crenshaw, Clement, Henshaw, Earnshaw

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Where is the Clemenshaw family from?

You can see how Clemenshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemenshaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemenshaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Clemenshaw families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Clemenshaw's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Clemenshaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemenshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clemenshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Farmer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clemenshaw. 100% of Clemenshaw men worked as a Master 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Farmer
    100%

What Clemenshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Clemenshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemenshaw 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Clemenshaw. 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 51 military records available for the last name Clemenshaw. For the veterans among your Clemenshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemenshaw lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Clemenshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clemenshaw in 1981 was 73, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemenshaw 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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