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Clemans Family History

Clemans Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clemence or Clements. Americanized form of German Klemens.

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


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Where is the Clemans family from?

You can see how Clemans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Clemans families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Clemans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clemans families in 1891.
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What did your Clemans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clemans. 100% of Clemans men worked as a Dairyman and 100% of Clemans 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairyman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Clemans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemans 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Clemans. 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 Clemans. For the veterans among your Clemans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemans lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Clemans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Clemans in 1948 was 31, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemans 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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