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Clema Family History

Clema 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: Klema, Lema, Clem, Clemo, Coleman, Cleek, Cosma, Clear, Lama, Klemm

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Where is the Clema family from?

You can see how Clema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clema family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clema families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clema family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Clema's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Clema families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clema 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 Clema ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clema. 100% of Clema 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 Clema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Clema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clema 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Clema. 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 26 military records available for the last name Clema. For the veterans among your Clema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clema lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Clema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clema in 1966 was 85, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clema 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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