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Clayhold Family History

Clayhold 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: Claypole, Claytor, Clayson, Claycomb, Clayton, Claydon, Claywell

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayhold 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 Clayhold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clayhold. 100% of Clayhold men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Clayhold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayhold 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Clayhold. 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 2 military records available for the last name Clayhold. For the veterans among your Clayhold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayhold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Clayhold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clayhold in 1964 was 78, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayhold 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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