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Claasen Family History

Claasen Name 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: Clausen, Claassen, Clasen, Classen, Klaasen, Clayson, Aasen, Clawson

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Where is the Claasen family from?

You can see how Claasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claasen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Claasen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Claasen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Claasen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Claasen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claasen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claasen. 43% of Claasen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Claasen women worked as a Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Claasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Claasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claasen 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 962 immigration records available for the last name Claasen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 291 military records available for the last name Claasen. For the veterans among your Claasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claasen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Claasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Claasen in 1962 was 69, and 70 in 2003.

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