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Clareson Family History

Clareson 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: Clarkson, Clayson, Lageson, Clawson, Carlson, Larison, Charleson

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Where is the Clareson family from?

You can see how Clareson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clareson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Clareson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clareson family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clareson's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Clareson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clareson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clareson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clareson. 100% of Clareson 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Clareson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clareson 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Clareson. 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 15 military records available for the last name Clareson. For the veterans among your Clareson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clareson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Clareson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clareson in 1963 was 81, and 90 in 1999.

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