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Claisse Family History

Claisse Surname Meaning

from Clais (Seine-Maritime) Claise (Indre) or either of two places called Claix (Isère Charente).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Claisse family from?

You can see how Claisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Claisse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Claisse families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Claisse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Claisse families in 1891.
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What did your Claisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Claisse. 100% of Claisse men worked as a French Polisher and 84% of Claisse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • French Polisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Claisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Claisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claisse 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Claisse. 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 66 military records available for the last name Claisse. For the veterans among your Claisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claisse lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2001, in the United States, Claisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Claisse in 1951 was 50, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claisse 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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