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Clayes Family History

Clayes 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: Claes, Hayes, Clare, Layer, Chaves, Coates, Claus, Clavel, Blades

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Where is the Clayes family from?

You can see how Clayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clayes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Clayes families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayes's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Clayes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayes 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 Clayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clayes. 100% of Clayes 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 Clayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayes 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Clayes. 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 338 military records available for the last name Clayes. For the veterans among your Clayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Clayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Clayes in 1971 was 65, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayes 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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