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Claesson Family History

Claesson 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: Classon, Clayson, Glasson, Clawson, Claassen, Closson, Classen

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Where is the Claesson family from?

You can see how Claesson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claesson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Claesson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Claesson families living in Minnesota. This was about 28% of all the recorded Claesson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Claesson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claesson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claesson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claesson. 34% of Claesson men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Electrician
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Claesson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claesson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Claesson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Claesson. For the veterans among your Claesson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claesson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Claesson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Claesson in 1962 was 56, and 64 in 2000.

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