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Claesges Family History

Claesges 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: Class, Clausen, Claassen, Glaeser, Clasen, Clauss, Claes, Claeys

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Where is the Claesges family from?

You can see how Claesges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claesges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Claesges family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Claesges's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Claesges families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claesges 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 23 census records available for the last name Claesges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claesges 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Claesges. 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 10 military records available for the last name Claesges. For the veterans among your Claesges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claesges lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Claesges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claesges in 1967 was 84, and 38 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claesges 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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