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Claissac Family History

Claissac 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: Issac, Clisham, Caisse, Cassar, Class, Claassen, Clauss, Classen

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Where is the Claissac family from?

You can see how Claissac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claissac family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Claissac family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claissac's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Claissac families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Claissac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claissac 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Claissac. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Claissac. For the veterans among your Claissac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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