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Claybour Family History

Claybour 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: Laybourn, Claytor, Clayburn, Clayborn, Latour, Harbour, Clayson

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Where is the Claybour family from?

You can see how Claybour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claybour family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Claybour family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Claybour's in USA. New York had the highest population of Claybour families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claybour 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 45 census records available for the last name Claybour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claybour 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Claybour. 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 6 military records available for the last name Claybour. For the veterans among your Claybour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claybour lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Claybour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Claybour in 1972 was 65, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claybour 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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