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Clisdal Family History

Clisdal 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: Clisham, Lisman, Kristal, Migdal, Cisar, Clingan, Lisak, Vidal

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Where is the Clisdal family from?

You can see how Clisdal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clisdal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Clisdal families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Clisdal families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Clisdal's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Clisdal families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clisdal 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 25 census records available for the last name Clisdal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clisdal 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Clisdal. 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 12 military records available for the last name Clisdal. For the veterans among your Clisdal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clisdal lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Clisdal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Clisdal in 1983 was 84, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clisdal 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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