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Claphanson Family History

Claphanson 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: Nathanson, Clapham, Hanson, Clayson, Clanton, Clawson, Castanon

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Where is the Claphanson family from?

You can see how Claphanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claphanson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Claphanson family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Claphanson's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Claphanson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claphanson 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 37 census records available for the last name Claphanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claphanson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Claphanson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Claphanson. For the veterans among your Claphanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claphanson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Claphanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Claphanson in 1983 was 79, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claphanson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claphanson 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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