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Clessa Family History

Clessa 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: Lessa, Cressy, Cuesta, Cesa, Cresta, Gless, Pless, Class, Cesta

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Where is the Clessa family from?

You can see how Clessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clessa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clessa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Clessa families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Clessa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clessa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clessa 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 22 census records available for the last name Clessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clessa 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 Clessa. 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 1 military records available for the last name Clessa. For the veterans among your Clessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clessa lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Clessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clessa in 1991 was 89, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clessa 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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