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Classic Family History

Classic 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: Vlasic, Cassis, Class, Cassin, Classen, Classon, Cassie, Lassig

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Where is the Classic family from?

You can see how Classic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Classic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Classic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Classic families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Classic's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Classic families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Classic 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 Classic ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Classic. 100% of Classic 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
    100%

What Classic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Classic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Classic 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Classic. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Classic. For the veterans among your Classic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Classic lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Classic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Classic in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Classic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Classic 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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