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Clesen Family History

Clesen 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: Cleven, Clasen, Clemen, Olesen, Cleek, Clement, Olsen, Leven, Close

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Where is the Clesen family from?

You can see how Clesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Clesen families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Clesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clesen 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 Clesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clesen. 31% of Clesen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Clesen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Florist Owner
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Clesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Clesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clesen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Clesen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Clesen. For the veterans among your Clesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clesen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Clesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Clesen in 1968 was 90, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clesen 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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