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Claessen Family History

Claessen 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: Claassen, Classen, Claussen, Lassen, Clausen, Clasen, Klassen

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Where is the Claessen family from?

You can see how Claessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claessen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Claessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Claessen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Claessen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Claessen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claessen 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 Claessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claessen. 60% of Claessen men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

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Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Claessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claessen 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 901 immigration records available for the last name Claessen. 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 128 military records available for the last name Claessen. For the veterans among your Claessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claessen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Claessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Claessen in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claessen 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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