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Clause Family History

Clause Surname Meaning

Walloon: variant of Claus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clause family from?

You can see how Clause families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clause family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clause families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Clause families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Clause's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clause families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clause 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 Clause ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Clause. 47% of Clause men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    47%
  • Painter
    7%

What Clause family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Clause. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clause 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Clause. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Clause. For the veterans among your Clause ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clause lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Clause life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clause in 1957 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clause 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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