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Claesen Family History

Claesen 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: Clausen, Clasen, Classen, Clayson, Clawson, Lassen, Claassen, Cleven

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Where is the Claesen family from?

You can see how Claesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Claesen family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Claesen's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Claesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claesen 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 69 census records available for the last name Claesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claesen 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Claesen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Claesen. For the veterans among your Claesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claesen lifespan?

Average Claesen life expectancy in 1989 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claesen 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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