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Claes Family History

Claes Surname Meaning

Flemish and Dutch (North Brabant): from a shortened form of the personal name Nik(o)laas (see Nicholas). Compare Claeys.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claes family from?

You can see how Claes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Claes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Claes families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Claes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Claes families in 1891.
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What did your Claes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claes. 100% of Claes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Claes. 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 558 military records available for the last name Claes. For the veterans among your Claes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Claes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claes in 1942 was 47, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claes 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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