Welcome to the Clement Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Clement surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Clement ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Clement Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Clement family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How common it is for Clement siblings to have the same first name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Clement Ancestors
Clement Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Clement ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know What information is given in U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules about Clement citizens from the past?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Clement
Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
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Start exploring this online Clement family history resource today.
Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Clement Surname
There are no clear, concise answers to why or how one of your Clement ancestors took on the surname. It may have been based on their occupation or a distinguising physical trait. Were you aware that Clement is a common French surname? The article "Finding French - cherchez la famille" may be helpful for your research. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Clement DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Clement ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Clement research?, then this FAQ may help.
Clement Family History
There is more to exploring your Clement ancestry than just gathering a bunch of names and dates. Understanding where your ancestors lived, how they were employed, and what they did for fun, may give you a better appreciation of your heritage. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing Where can I find a biography of my Clement ancestor? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Clement Researchers
In doing genealogy research, we surely don't want to reinvent the wheel; in researching your Clement surname, posting a message query can help you connect with distant cousins and others who may be working on the same lines, some of whom may have advanced the research or solved some of the hard problems, but are willing to share. The article "The Art of Posting Queries" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Clement queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Clement ancestors.
Clement Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Clement was the 1243rd most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Clement Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Clement, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
To recommend your web site/blog for inclusion on this page, please submit a link to the user-contributed directory at Genealogy Today. Your web page may appear once its content has been reviewed by our editors.
Upcoming Clement Family Reunions
One key to a successful Clement reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring (such as the family photo collection); arranging for the display of shared information; and planning activities conducive to sharing; and one of the best ways to get others to participate is in bringing something of your own to share such a picture pedigree, compiled family history or biographical sketch, or even a copies of a treasured photo as a gift for each family -- you may even want to consider putting together a reunion newsletter in advance to be distributed at the reunion, asking for help in solving one or more specific family mysteries: you never know who might have insight they are willing to share, one-on-one. The article "A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Clement reunion.
See Also
Klement Clemont Celment Clemente Clementi Clemen MacClement McClement
Surname Finder, The Clement Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.
