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Clist Family History

Clist Surname Meaning

from any of the places in Devon named from the River Clyst.

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


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Where is the Clist family from?

You can see how Clist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clist family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clist families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Clist families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Clist's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Clist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clist ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clist. 22% of Clist men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 81% of Clist women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clist were Van Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    22%
  • Coal Hewer
    22%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Van Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clist 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Clist. 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 374 military records available for the last name Clist. For the veterans among your Clist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clist lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Clist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Clist in 1962 was 52, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clist 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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