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Clayburne Family History

Clayburne 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: Clayburn, Clayborne, Claiborne, Clyburn, Clayborn, Laybourn, Rayburn

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Where is the Clayburne family from?

You can see how Clayburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayburne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clayburne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Clayburne families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Clayburne's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Clayburne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayburne 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 Clayburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clayburne. 50% of Clayburne men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Clayburne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Clayburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayburne 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Clayburne. 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 34 military records available for the last name Clayburne. For the veterans among your Clayburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayburne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Clayburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clayburne in 1965 was 76, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clayburne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayburne 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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