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Clester Family History

Clester Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Klester itself most likely a variant of Klöster (see Kloster).

Alternatively perhaps an altered form of Cluster.

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


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Where is the Clester family from?

You can see how Clester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Clester families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Clester's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Clester families in 1911.
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What did your Clester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clester. 40% of Clester men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Clester women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clester were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Clester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clester 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Clester. 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 308 military records available for the last name Clester. For the veterans among your Clester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clester lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Clester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Clester in 1958 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clester 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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