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Clempson Family History

Clempson Surname Meaning

see Clemson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clempson family from?

You can see how Clempson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clempson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Clempson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Clempson families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Clempson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Clempson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clempson 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 Clempson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clempson. 50% of Clempson men worked as a Grocers Assistant and 92% of Clempson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clempson were General Labourer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocers Assistant
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Clempson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clempson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clempson 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Clempson. 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 126 military records available for the last name Clempson. For the veterans among your Clempson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clempson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1992, in the United States, Clempson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clempson in 1956 was 54, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clempson 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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