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Clappeston Family History

Clappeston 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: Charleston, Caperton, Clarkston, Clapper, Preston, Cumpston

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Where is the Clappeston family from?

You can see how Clappeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clappeston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Clappeston families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Clappeston families living in East Lothian. This was about 80% of all the recorded Clappeston's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Clappeston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Clappeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clappeston 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 Clappeston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clappeston. For the veterans among your Clappeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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