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Classens Family History

Classens 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: Classen, Cassens, Lassen, Coussens, Casseus, Clausen, Claassen

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Where is the Classens family from?

You can see how Classens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Classens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Classens families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Classens family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Classens's in USA. California had the highest population of Classens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Classens 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 133 census records available for the last name Classens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Classens 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Classens. 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 72 military records available for the last name Classens. For the veterans among your Classens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Classens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Classens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Classens in 1974 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Classens 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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