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Clemmings Family History

Clemmings Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Flemmings, Flemming, Clemmens, Lemming, Flemings, Clemmons, Cummings

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Where is the Clemmings family from?

You can see how Clemmings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemmings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clemmings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clemmings family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clemmings's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Clemmings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemmings 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 Clemmings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clemmings. 40% of Clemmings men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Labor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Clemmings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Clemmings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemmings 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Clemmings. 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 56 military records available for the last name Clemmings. For the veterans among your Clemmings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemmings lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Clemmings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Clemmings in 1966 was 91, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clemmings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemmings 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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