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Claybyn Family History

Claybyn 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: Clasby, Clayson, Clayton, Clayman, Claydon, Clayburn, Clayborn

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Where is the Claybyn family from?

You can see how Claybyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claybyn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Claybyn families living in Norfolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Claybyn's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Claybyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claybyn 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 Claybyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Leather Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Claybyn. 50% of Claybyn men worked as a Leather Salesman and 67% of Claybyn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claybyn were Insurance Cos Manager and Shorthand Typist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Leather Salesman
    50%
  • Insurance Cos Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%
  • Shorthand Typist
    17%

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Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Claybyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claybyn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Claybyn. 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 42 military records available for the last name Claybyn. For the veterans among your Claybyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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