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Clemetsen Family History

Clemetsen 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: Clemetson, Clemensen, Clementson, Clemenson, Clemmensen, Clements

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Where is the Clemetsen family from?

You can see how Clemetsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemetsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Clemetsen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clemetsen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clemetsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemetsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clemetsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Clemetsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemetsen 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Clemetsen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Clemetsen. For the veterans among your Clemetsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemetsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Clemetsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clemetsen in 1963 was 73, and 100 in 2003.

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