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Classer Family History

Classer 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: Lasser, Classen, Closser, Glasser, Clauser, Plaster, Clapper

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Where is the Classer family from?

You can see how Classer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Classer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Classer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Classer family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Classer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Classer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Classer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Classer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Classer. 100% of Classer 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 420 census records available for the last name Classer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Classer 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Classer. 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 77 military records available for the last name Classer. For the veterans among your Classer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Classer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Classer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Classer in 1975 was 76, and 76 in 1995.

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