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Clason Family History

Clason Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a less common Swedish variant) of Swedish Classon or Klasson. Americanized form of German, Danish, Norwegian, and Dutch Clasen or Classen or of any other patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Nik(o)laus or Nikla(a)s (see Nicholas).

Scottish (Lanarkshire and Stirlingshire): variant of Clayson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clason family from?

You can see how Clason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Clason families living in Essex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Clason's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Clason families in 1891.
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What did your Clason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clason. 80% of Clason 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Clason. 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 Clason. For the veterans among your Clason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clason lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Clason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clason in 1960 was 66, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clason 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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