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Clauss Name Meaning

German and French (mainly Alsace and Lorraine): variant of Claus .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Claus, Class, Clause, Klauss, Klass, Claussen, Clausen, Clauer, Hauss

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Where is the Clauss family from?

You can see how Clauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clauss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clauss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Clauss families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Clauss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clauss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clauss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clauss. 18% of Clauss men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Clauss women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clauss were Machinist and Clerk. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clauss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Clauss. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Clauss. For the veterans among your Clauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clauss lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Clauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clauss in 1950 was 56, and 76 in 2004.

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