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Claseman Family History

Claseman 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: Cashman, Baseman, Plageman, Clayman, Kaseman, Claman, Clasen

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Where is the Claseman family from?

You can see how Claseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claseman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Claseman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Claseman family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Claseman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Claseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claseman 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 Claseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claseman. 28% of Claseman 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm
    8%

What Claseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Claseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claseman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Claseman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Claseman. For the veterans among your Claseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claseman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Claseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Claseman in 1955 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claseman 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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