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Claitt Family History

Claitt 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: Catt, Blatt, Platt, Litt, Plitt, Claire, Clampitt, Flatt, Clair

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Where is the Claitt family from?

You can see how Claitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Claitt families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Claitt family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claitt's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Claitt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Claitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claitt. 100% of Claitt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Claitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claitt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Claitt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Claitt. For the veterans among your Claitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claitt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Claitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Claitt in 1975 was 77, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claitt 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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