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Clemett Family History

Clemett Surname Meaning

variant of Clement.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clemett family from?

You can see how Clemett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clemett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Clemett families living in Devon. This was about 36% of all the recorded Clemett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Clemett families in 1891.
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What did your Clemett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clemett. 34% of Clemett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 85% of Clemett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemett were Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Wagon Repairer
    34%
  • Coal Hewer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clemett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemett 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Clemett. 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 191 military records available for the last name Clemett. For the veterans among your Clemett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Clemett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clemett in 1965 was 71, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemett 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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