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Classay Family History

Classay 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: Clasby, Cassar, Class, Kassay, Classen, Classon, Cassady, Glassey

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Where is the Classay family from?

You can see how Classay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Classay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Classay families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Classay's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Classay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Classay 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 347 census records available for the last name Classay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Classay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Classay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Classay. For the veterans among your Classay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Classay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Classay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Classay in 1970 was 85, and 80 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Classay 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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