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Clapparton Family History

Clapparton 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: Caperton, Clapper, Parton, Charton, Claxton, Chatterton, Lamberton

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Where is the Clapparton family from?

You can see how Clapparton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clapparton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Clapparton families living in Roxburghshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Clapparton's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Clapparton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Clapparton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clapparton 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 Clapparton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clapparton. For the veterans among your Clapparton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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