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Claimont Family History

Claimont 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: Clairmont, Lamont, Clermont, Chaumont, Clement, Beaumont, Claiborne

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Where is the Claimont family from?

You can see how Claimont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claimont family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Claimont families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Claimont families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Claimont's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Claimont families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claimont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Claimont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claimont 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Claimont. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Claimont. For the veterans among your Claimont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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