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Claassens Family History

Claassens 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: Claassen, Classen, Claussen, Cassens, Klaassen, Lassen, Coussens

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Claassens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claassens 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Claassens. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Claassens. For the veterans among your Claassens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claassens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Claassens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Claassens in 1967 was 60, and 54 in 2003.

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