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Clariss Family History

Clariss 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: Carias, Laris, Clarin, Caris, Class, Larish, Claros, Larios, Claridy

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Where is the Clariss family from?

You can see how Clariss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clariss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Clariss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Clariss families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clariss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clariss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clariss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Clariss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clariss 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Clariss. 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 4 military records available for the last name Clariss. For the veterans among your Clariss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clariss

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