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Clims Family History

Clims 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: Climo, Lis, Elias, Bliss, Claus, Lins, Klim, Nims, Clive, Cliff

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Where is the Clims family from?

You can see how Clims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clims family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clims families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Clims families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clims's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Clims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clims 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 Clims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clims. 100% of Clims women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Clims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clims 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Clims. 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 10 military records available for the last name Clims. For the veterans among your Clims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clims lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Clims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Clims in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clims 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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