This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Clerson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Clerson Family History

Clerson 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: Clemson, Person, Courson, Merson, Iverson, Clayson, Akerson, Clermont

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Clerson family from?

You can see how Clerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Clerson families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Clerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Clerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Clerson

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Clerson. 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.

View all Clerson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Clerson. For the veterans among your Clerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Clerson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Clerson family history

Discover More

What is the average Clerson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerson 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerson

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Clerson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial