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Clepsham Family History

Clepsham 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: Clapham, Clisham, Lapham, Cephas, Gresham, Mepham, Cheetham, Capshaw

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Where is the Clepsham family from?

You can see how Clepsham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clepsham family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Clepsham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Clepsham families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clepsham's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Clepsham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clepsham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Clepsham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clepsham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Clepsham. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clepsham. For the veterans among your Clepsham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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