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Claspell Family History

Claspell 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: Glaspell, Castell, Chappell, Lasell, Capell, Caswell, Crispell

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Where is the Claspell family from?

You can see how Claspell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claspell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Claspell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Claspell families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claspell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Claspell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claspell 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 Claspell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claspell. 62% of Claspell men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Inspector
    16%

What Claspell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Claspell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claspell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Claspell. 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 237 military records available for the last name Claspell. For the veterans among your Claspell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claspell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Claspell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Claspell in 1963 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claspell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claspell 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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