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Clessler Family History

Clessler 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: Cressler, Dressler, Tessler, Baessler, Fessler, Lesser, Kessler

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Where is the Clessler family from?

You can see how Clessler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clessler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clessler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Clessler families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Clessler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Clessler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clessler 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 53 census records available for the last name Clessler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clessler 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Clessler. 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 9 military records available for the last name Clessler. For the veterans among your Clessler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clessler lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Clessler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clessler in 1978 was 89, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clessler 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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