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Clemens Family History

Clemens Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Clemence or Clement. German, Dutch, and Danish: from the personal name Clemens (see Clement).

In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian patronymics Klemenc (see Klements) and Klemenčič or of Croatian Klemenčić (see Klemencic).

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


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Where is the Clemens family from?

You can see how Clemens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 249 Clemens families living in Cornwall. This was about 41% of all the recorded Clemens's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Clemens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemens 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 Clemens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clemens. 16% of Clemens men worked as a Master Builder and 74% of Clemens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemens were Carpenter and 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

  • Master Builder
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 92,000 census records available for the last name Clemens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemens 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Clemens. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Clemens. For the veterans among your Clemens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemens lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Clemens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clemens in 1941 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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