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Clefense Family History

Clefense 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: Clemens, Clemence, Clemente, Clemensen, Lefevre, Clement, Levene

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Where is the Clefense family from?

You can see how Clefense families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clefense family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Clefense families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Clefense's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clefense families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Clefense. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clefense 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Clefense. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clefense. For the veterans among your Clefense ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clefense lifespan?

Average Clefense life expectancy in 1979 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clefense 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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