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Clatton Family History

Clatton 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: Catton, Claxton, Clayton, Clanton, Slatton, Hatton, Lutton, Cotton

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Where is the Clatton family from?

You can see how Clatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clatton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clatton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Clatton families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Clatton's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Clatton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clatton 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 Clatton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clatton. 100% of Clatton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clatton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Clatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clatton 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Clatton. 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 83 military records available for the last name Clatton. For the veterans among your Clatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clatton lifespan?

Average Clatton life expectancy in 1976 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clatton 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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