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Clessold Family History

Clessold 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: Leopold, Lessard, Lebold, Leibold, Closson, Classon, Clemson, Chesson

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What did your Clessold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clessold. 50% of Clessold women worked as a House 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

  • House Duties
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Clessold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clessold 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Clessold. 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 7 military records available for the last name Clessold. For the veterans among your Clessold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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