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Claeson Family History

Claeson 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: Clayson, Clawson, Classon, Clauson, Clason, Cason, Claxton, Gladson

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Where is the Claeson family from?

You can see how Claeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claeson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Claeson families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Claeson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Claeson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claeson 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 Claeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claeson. 25% of Claeson men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Stationary Engineer
    25%

What Claeson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Claeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claeson 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Claeson. 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 103 military records available for the last name Claeson. For the veterans among your Claeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claeson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Claeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Claeson in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claeson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claeson 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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