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Clishman Family History

Clishman 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: Lishman, Lisman, Glissman, Cashman, Clisham, Crissman, Dishman

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Where is the Clishman family from?

You can see how Clishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clishman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clishman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Clishman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clishman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clishman 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 43 census records available for the last name Clishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clishman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Clishman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Clishman. For the veterans among your Clishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clishman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clishman

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