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Climpson Family History

Climpson Name Meaning

from Climsom in Stoke Climsland (Cornwall). see Clemson .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lipson, Plimpton, Simpson, Clemson, Impson, Stimpson, Lampson

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Where is the Climpson family from?

You can see how Climpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Climpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Climpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Climpson family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Climpson's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Climpson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Climpson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Climpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Climpson. 43% of Climpson 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Janitor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Climpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Climpson 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Climpson. 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 304 military records available for the last name Climpson. For the veterans among your Climpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Climpson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Climpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Climpson in 1962 was 73, and 69 in 2004.

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