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Clisson Family History

Clisson 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: Closson, Classon, Cisson, Glisson, Lipson, Clinton, Liston, Bisson

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Where is the Clisson family from?

You can see how Clisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clisson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clisson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Clisson families living in New Jersey. This was about 32% of all the recorded Clisson's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Clisson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clisson 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 212 census records available for the last name Clisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clisson 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Clisson. 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 65 military records available for the last name Clisson. For the veterans among your Clisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clisson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Clisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Clisson in 1964 was 55, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clisson 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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