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Clayan Family History

Clayan 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: Clayman, Claman, Laban, Lapan, Caban, Payan, Claar, Caya, Cavan

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Where is the Clayan family from?

You can see how Clayan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clayan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Clayan families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Clayan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayan 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 33 census records available for the last name Clayan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Clayan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Clayan. For the veterans among your Clayan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayan 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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