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Clemons Family History

Clemons Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Clemence or Clements.

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


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Where is the Clemons family from?

You can see how Clemons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Clemons families living in Warwickshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Clemons's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Clemons families in 1891.
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What did your Clemons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clemons. 34% of Clemons men worked as a Farmer and 90% of Clemons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemons were Gardener (retired) and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Gardener (retired)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%

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Census Records

There are 53,000 census records available for the last name Clemons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemons 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Clemons. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Clemons. For the veterans among your Clemons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemons lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Clemons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clemons in 1941 was 36, and 70 in 2004.

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