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Clarenson Family History

Clarenson 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: Lawrenson, Clemenson, Lorenson, Arenson, Clarkson, Clarence, Sorenson

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Where is the Clarenson family from?

You can see how Clarenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clarenson family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clarenson's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Clarenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarenson 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 Clarenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clarenson. 100% of Clarenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Clarenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Clarenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarenson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Clarenson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Clarenson. For the veterans among your Clarenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarenson lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Clarenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clarenson in 1984 was 85, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clarenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clarenson 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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