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Clisham Family History

Clisham Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: possibly a habitational name from Clisham in the Western Isles.

However, a Gaelic form Mac Cliseam has also been suggested of unexplained derivation.

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


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Where is the Clisham family from?

You can see how Clisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clisham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clisham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Clisham families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Clisham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clisham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clisham 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 Clisham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clisham. 25% of Clisham men worked as a Machinist and 60% of Clisham women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clisham were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Clisham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clisham 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Clisham. 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 524 military records available for the last name Clisham. For the veterans among your Clisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clisham lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Clisham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Clisham in 1953 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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