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Clemence Family History

Clemence Surname Meaning

English and French: from the Middle English and Old French female personal name Clemence (from Latin clementia ‘mildness’).

English: variant of Clements.

In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Klemenc (see Klements).

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


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Where is the Clemence family from?

You can see how Clemence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemence family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Clemence families living in Cornwall. This was about 20% of all the recorded Clemence's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Clemence families in 1891.
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What did your Clemence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Sergeant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clemence. 34% of Clemence men worked as a Police Sergeant and 74% of Clemence women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemence were Weaver Textile and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Police Sergeant
    34%
  • General Labn
    34%
  • Weaver Textile
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Clemence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemence 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clemence. 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 Clemence. For the veterans among your Clemence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemence lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Clemence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clemence in 1955 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemence 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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