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Clayhorn Family History

Clayhorn 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: Claghorn, Clayborn, Claytor, Clayson, Clayton, Claydon, Lawhorn

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Where is the Clayhorn family from?

You can see how Clayhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Clayhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clayhorn family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayhorn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Clayhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayhorn 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 168 census records available for the last name Clayhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayhorn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Clayhorn. 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 30 military records available for the last name Clayhorn. For the veterans among your Clayhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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