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Climpson Family History

Climpson Surname Meaning

from Climsom in Stoke Climsland (Cornwall). see Clemson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Climpson family from?

You can see how Climpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Climpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Climpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Climpson families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Climpson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Climpson families in 1891.
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What did your Climpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butchershop Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Climpson. 15% of Climpson men worked as a Butchershop Keeper and 83% of Climpson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Climpson were Saw Mill Hand and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butchershop Keeper
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Bus Driver
    15%
  • Saw Mill Hand
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Climpson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Climpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Climpson 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Climpson. 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 304 military records available for the last name Climpson. For the veterans among your Climpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Climpson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Climpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Climpson in 1962 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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