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Clingensmith Family History

Clingensmith 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: Klingensmith, Klinginsmith, Clinesmith, Lindenmuth, Rhinesmith

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Where is the Clingensmith family from?

You can see how Clingensmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clingensmith family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clingensmith families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 14 Clingensmith families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 61% of all the recorded Clingensmith's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clingensmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clingensmith 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 Clingensmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stockman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clingensmith. 34% of Clingensmith men worked as a Stockman.

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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

  • Stockman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Farm Work
    23%

What Clingensmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Clingensmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clingensmith 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Clingensmith. 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 74 military records available for the last name Clingensmith. For the veterans among your Clingensmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clingensmith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Clingensmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Clingensmith in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clingensmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clingensmith 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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