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Clemetson Family History

Clemetson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Clemetsen or Klemetsen: patronymic from the personal name Clemet Klemet a variant of Clemens . English (Kent): variant of Clementson .

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


Similar surnames: Clemenson, Clementson, Clemensen, Clemson, Clemens, Clements, Clemon

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Where is the Clemetson family from?

You can see how Clemetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clemetson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clemetson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Clemetson family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clemetson's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Clemetson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clemetson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clemetson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clemetson. 56% of Clemetson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Clemetson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clemetson were Farming 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 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Rural Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clemetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clemetson 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Clemetson. 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 216 military records available for the last name Clemetson. For the veterans among your Clemetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clemetson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Clemetson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Clemetson in 1956 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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