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Clasper Family History

Clasper Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Glasper.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clasper family from?

You can see how Clasper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clasper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clasper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 271 Clasper families living in Durham. This was about 71% of all the recorded Clasper's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Clasper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clasper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clasper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clasper. 15% of Clasper men worked as a Bricklayer and 89% of Clasper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clasper were Asphalt Layer (heavy Wkr ) and Tailoress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Coal Miner (retired)
    10%
  • Electrical Engineer
    10%
  • Asphalt Layer (heavy Wkr )
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Tailoress
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clasper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clasper 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Clasper. 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 381 military records available for the last name Clasper. For the veterans among your Clasper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clasper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Clasper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clasper in 1964 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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