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Clemins Family History

Clemins 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, Clemans, Clemons, Cremins, Clement, Fleming, Clemmens

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Where is the Clemins family from?

You can see how Clemins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Clemins families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Clemins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clemins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemins 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 Clemins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clemins. 35% of Clemins men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Clemins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemins were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clemins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemins 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Clemins. 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 282 military records available for the last name Clemins. For the veterans among your Clemins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Clemins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Clemins in 1964 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemins 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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