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Clissett Family History

Clissett Surname Meaning

variant of Clissold.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clissett family from?

You can see how Clissett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clissett family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Clissett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Clissett families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Clissett's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Clissett families in 1891.
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What did your Clissett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clissett. 100% of Clissett men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Clissett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    8%

What Clissett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Clissett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clissett 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Clissett. 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 89 military records available for the last name Clissett. For the veterans among your Clissett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clissett lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Clissett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clissett in 2002 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clissett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clissett 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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