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Clisbee Family History

Clisbee 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: Bisbee, Clise, Frisbee, Lister, Close, Clive, Clasby, Clee, Crisler

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Where is the Clisbee family from?

You can see how Clisbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clisbee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clisbee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Clisbee families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clisbee's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Clisbee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clisbee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clisbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clisbee. 60% of Clisbee 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
    60%
  • Office Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Clisbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clisbee 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 Clisbee. 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 195 military records available for the last name Clisbee. For the veterans among your Clisbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clisbee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clisbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Clisbee in 1962 was 65, and 58 in 2004.

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