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Claudius Family History

Claudius 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: Claudio, Launius, Blasius, Claus, Cadmus, Clowdus, Claude, Lucius

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Where is the Claudius family from?

You can see how Claudius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claudius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Claudius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Claudius families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Claudius's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Claudius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claudius 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 Claudius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claudius. 42% of Claudius men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Claudius women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Claudius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Claudius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claudius 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Claudius. 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 382 military records available for the last name Claudius. For the veterans among your Claudius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claudius lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Claudius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Claudius in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claudius 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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