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Clemmes Family History

Clemmes 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: Clemmens, Clemmer, Klemmer, Clemmons, Lemmer, Lemmen, Clemens

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Where is the Clemmes family from?

You can see how Clemmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clemmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Clemmes family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Clemmes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Clemmes families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Clemmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemmes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Clemmes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Clemmes. For the veterans among your Clemmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemmes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clemmes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clemmes

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