Clearman Family History

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Clearman Name Meaning

Probably a translation of German Klarmann (see Klarman). Possibly English: unexplained. Just four bearers of the name are recorded in the 1881 British census; since then it appears to have died out in the British Isles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dearman, Claman, Creasman, Klarman, Clayman, Leaman, Learman

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Clearman Family Origin

Where is the Clearman family from?

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You can see how Clearman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clearman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clearman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Clearman families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Clearman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Clearman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clearman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Clearman Family Occupations

What did your Clearman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the CA named Clearman.

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Clearman Historical Records

What Clearman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clearman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clearman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 181 immigration records available for the last name Clearman. 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 Card

There are 781 military records available for the last name Clearman. For the veterans among your Clearman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Clearman Life Expectancy

What is the average Clearman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Clearman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Clearman in 1957 was 51, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clearman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clearman 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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