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Clesse Family History

Clesse 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: Cosse, Close, Jesse, Cressy, Cleve, Clee, Chasse, Lesser, Gless

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Where is the Clesse family from?

You can see how Clesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clesse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clesse families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Clesse families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Clesse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Clesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Clesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clesse 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Clesse. 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 11 military records available for the last name Clesse. For the veterans among your Clesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clesse lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Clesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clesse in 1978 was 76, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clesse 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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