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Clemishire Family History

Clemishire Surname 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: Cheshire, Aleshire, Lampshire, Hampshire, Klemish, Berkshire, Leisher

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Where is the Clemishire family from?

You can see how Clemishire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemishire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clemishire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Clemishire families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Clemishire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Clemishire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemishire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Clemishire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemishire 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Clemishire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Clemishire. For the veterans among your Clemishire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemishire lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Clemishire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clemishire in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemishire ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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