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Clemmons Family History

Clemmons Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Clemons, Clemans, Clemence or any of the other like-sounding surnames derived from the personal name Clement in various European languages.

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


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Where is the Clemmons family from?

You can see how Clemmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Clemmons families living in Cornwall. This was about 34% of all the recorded Clemmons's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Clemmons families in 1891.
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What did your Clemmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clemmons. 100% of Clemmons 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Clemmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemmons 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Clemmons. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Clemmons. For the veterans among your Clemmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemmons lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Clemmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clemmons in 1943 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemmons 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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