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Claybourne Family History

Claybourne 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: Clayborne, Laybourn, Claiborne, Clayburn, Chadbourne, Clayborn

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Where is the Claybourne family from?

You can see how Claybourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claybourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Claybourne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Claybourne families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claybourne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Claybourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claybourne 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 Claybourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claybourne. 100% of Claybourne 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Claybourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claybourne 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Claybourne. 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 285 military records available for the last name Claybourne. For the veterans among your Claybourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claybourne lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Claybourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Claybourne in 1953 was 56, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claybourne 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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