This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Claey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Claey Family History

Claey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clary, Clay, Claes, Claeys, Clady, Clarey, Chae, Clare, Clark, Cleek

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Claey family from?

You can see how Claey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Claey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Claey families living in Berkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Claey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Claey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Claey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Claey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Claey

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Claey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Claey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Claey. For the veterans among your Claey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Claey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Claey family history

Discover More

What is the average Claey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Claey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial