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Clemit Family History

Clemit 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: Clement, Clewis, Clemon, Levit, Clem, Cremin, Clemo, Clemen, Credit

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Where is the Clemit family from?

You can see how Clemit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Clemit families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 2 Clemit families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clemit's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clemit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemit 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 Clemit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clemit. 100% of Clemit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clemit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Clemit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemit 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 Clemit. 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 30 military records available for the last name Clemit. For the veterans among your Clemit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemit lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Clemit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Clemit in 1964 was 82, and 39 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clemit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemit 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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