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Clayborne Family History

Clayborne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Claiborne.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clayborne family from?

You can see how Clayborne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayborne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clayborne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Clayborne family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayborne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clayborne families in 1891.
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What did your Clayborne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clayborne. 37% of Clayborne men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Clayborne women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clayborne were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clayborne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayborne 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Clayborne. 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 947 military records available for the last name Clayborne. For the veterans among your Clayborne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayborne lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Clayborne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clayborne in 1952 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

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