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Clampin Family History

Clampin Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Crampin with r/l substitution.

Bures and Lamarsh in Essex are close to Little Bentley and Tendring where Crampin was a family name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clampin family from?

You can see how Clampin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clampin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Clampin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 86 Clampin families living in Essex. This was about 91% of all the recorded Clampin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Clampin families in 1891.
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What did your Clampin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clampin. 29% of Clampin men worked as a Farmworker and 77% of Clampin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clampin were Horseman and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    29%
  • Bakers Roundsman
    15%
  • House Painter
    15%
  • Horseman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Domestic Duties
    11%
  • Home Duties
    8%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%

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Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Clampin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clampin 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Clampin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Clampin. For the veterans among your Clampin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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