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Clemenger Family History

Clemenger 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: Clevenger, Clemence, Clemente, Clemensen, Clevinger, Cleavenger

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Where is the Clemenger family from?

You can see how Clemenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Clemenger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Clemenger families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Clemenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clemenger families in 1880.
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What did your Clemenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Clemenger. 60% of Clemenger men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farmers Son
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clemenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemenger 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Clemenger. 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 97 military records available for the last name Clemenger. For the veterans among your Clemenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemenger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clemenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Clemenger in 1963 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

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