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Clearman Family History

Clearman Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form (translation into English) of German Klarmann (see Klarman).

Perhaps an altered form of English (of Norman or French Huguenot origin) and French Clermont or of its English variant Claremont.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clearman family from?

You can see how Clearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clearman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clearman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Clearman families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Clearman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clearman families in 1891.
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What did your Clearman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clearman 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Clearman. 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 781 military records available for the last name Clearman. For the veterans among your Clearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clearman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Clearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Clearman in 1957 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clearman 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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