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Climmons Family History

Climmons 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: Clemmons, Timmons, Simmons, Kimmons, Clemmens, Crimmins, Plemmons

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Where is the Climmons family from?

You can see how Climmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Climmons family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Climmons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Climmons families living in North Carolina. This was about 56% of all the recorded Climmons's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Climmons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Climmons 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 Climmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Climmons. 55% of Climmons men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Climmons women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Climmons were Farming and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Cook
    25%

What Climmons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Climmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Climmons 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Climmons. 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 43 military records available for the last name Climmons. For the veterans among your Climmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Climmons lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Climmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Climmons in 1963 was 83, and 48 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Climmons 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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