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Clemets Family History

Clemets 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: Clements, Clemens, Clement, Clemmens, Clemans, Clemetson, Klemens

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Where is the Clemets family from?

You can see how Clemets families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemets family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemets families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Clemets families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Clemets's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Clemets families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemets surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clemets ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
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Census Records

There are 770 census records available for the last name Clemets. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemets 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Clemets. 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 57 military records available for the last name Clemets. For the veterans among your Clemets ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemets lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Clemets life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Clemets in 1962 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

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