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Clisset Family History

Clisset 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: Blissett, Caisse, Bisset, Crissey, Cisse, Classen, Closser, Clise

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Where is the Clisset family from?

You can see how Clisset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clisset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clisset families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Clisset families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Clisset's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Clisset families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clisset 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 104 census records available for the last name Clisset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clisset 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Clisset. 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 16 military records available for the last name Clisset. For the veterans among your Clisset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clisset lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1985, in the United States, Clisset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Clisset in 1979 was 85, and 92 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clisset 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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