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Claessens Family History

Claessens 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, Cassens, Clemmens, Lassen, Coussens

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Where is the Claessens family from?

You can see how Claessens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claessens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Claessens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Claessens families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Claessens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Claessens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claessens 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 Claessens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claessens. 50% of Claessens men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Claessens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Claessens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claessens 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 Claessens. 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 284 military records available for the last name Claessens. For the veterans among your Claessens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claessens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Claessens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Claessens in 1960 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claessens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claessens 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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