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Clemes Family History

Clemes Surname Meaning

see Clemoes. reduced form of Clements or Clemence.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Clemes family from?

You can see how Clemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clemes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Clemes families living in Cornwall. This was about 56% of all the recorded Clemes's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Clemes families in 1891.
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What did your Clemes ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Mason
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemes 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Clemes. 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 285 military records available for the last name Clemes. For the veterans among your Clemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Clemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clemes in 1956 was 57, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemes 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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