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Clemetson Family History

Clemetson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Clemetsen or Klemetsen: patronymic from the personal name Clemet or Klemet, a variant of Clemens.

English (Kent): variant of Clementson.

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


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Where is the Clemetson family from?

You can see how Clemetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemetson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clemetson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Clemetson families living in Northumberland. This was about 26% of all the recorded Clemetson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Clemetson families in 1891.
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What did your Clemetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clemetson. 100% of Clemetson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 384 immigration records available for the last name Clemetson. 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 216 military records available for the last name Clemetson. For the veterans among your Clemetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemetson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Clemetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clemetson in 1956 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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