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Claussner Family History

Claussner 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: Klausner, Claussen, Glassner, Clauser, Chausse, Chaussee, Lasser

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Where is the Claussner family from?

You can see how Claussner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claussner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Claussner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Claussner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Claussner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Claussner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claussner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claussner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Claussner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Claussner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claussner 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Claussner. 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 83 military records available for the last name Claussner. For the veterans among your Claussner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claussner lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Claussner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Claussner in 1975 was 67, and 79 in 2001.

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