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Claiton Family History

Claiton 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: Claxton, Clayton, Clanton, Clinton, Layton, Caton, Charton, Calton

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Where is the Claiton family from?

You can see how Claiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claiton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Claiton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Claiton families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claiton's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Claiton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Claiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claiton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Claiton. 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 31 military records available for the last name Claiton. For the veterans among your Claiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claiton lifespan?

Average Claiton life expectancy in 1980 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claiton 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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