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Clisdell Family History

Clisdell 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: Lindell, Blaisdell, Liddell, Crispell, Chisnell, Tisdell, Blasdell

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Where is the Clisdell family from?

You can see how Clisdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clisdell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clisdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Clisdell families living in New York. This was about 77% of all the recorded Clisdell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clisdell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clisdell 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 626 census records available for the last name Clisdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clisdell 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Clisdell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Clisdell. For the veterans among your Clisdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clisdell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1990, in the United States, Clisdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clisdell in 1960 was 67, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clisdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clisdell 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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