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Clinesmith Family History

Clinesmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kleinschmidt or its Dutch equivalent Klijnsmit.

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


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Where is the Clinesmith family from?

You can see how Clinesmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clinesmith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clinesmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Clinesmith families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Clinesmith's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Clinesmith families in 1911.
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What did your Clinesmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clinesmith. 33% of Clinesmith men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Clinesmith women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clinesmith were Mechanic and Secretary.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Clinesmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clinesmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clinesmith 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Clinesmith. 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 139 military records available for the last name Clinesmith. For the veterans among your Clinesmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clinesmith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Clinesmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Clinesmith in 1965 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clinesmith 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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