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Clemmens Family History

Clemmens Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clemence or Clements.

Flemish: from the personal name Clemmin, a medieval Dutch form of Clement, or a metronymic from the personal name Clemme, feminine form of Clement.

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


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Where is the Clemmens family from?

You can see how Clemmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemmens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemmens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Clemmens families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Clemmens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clemmens families in 1891.
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What did your Clemmens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Clemmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemmens 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Clemmens. 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 Clemmens. For the veterans among your Clemmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemmens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clemmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clemmens in 1962 was 74, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemmens 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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