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Clayhan Family History

Clayhan 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: Clayman, Chauhan, Clapham, Clayson, Colahan, Clayton, Layman, Claydon

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Where is the Clayhan family from?

You can see how Clayhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Clayhan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Clayhan families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayhan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Clayhan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayhan 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 40 census records available for the last name Clayhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayhan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Clayhan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Clayhan. For the veterans among your Clayhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayhan lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Clayhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clayhan in 1993 was 86, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayhan 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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