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Clime Family History

Clime 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: Clive, Cline, Lime, Climer, Climo, Glime, Clise, Clare, Grime, Prime

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Where is the Clime family from?

You can see how Clime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clime family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clime families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Clime families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 56% of all the recorded Clime's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clime families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clime surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clime ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clime. 14% of Clime men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Clime women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clime were Operator and Housewife. .

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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
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clime 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Clime. 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 463 military records available for the last name Clime. For the veterans among your Clime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clime lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Clime in 1962 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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