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Clayne Family History

Clayne 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: Clyne, Crayne, Layne, Cane, Clare, Carne, Lane, Coyne, Laine, Wayne

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Where is the Clayne family from?

You can see how Clayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Clayne families living in Isle of Man. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clayne's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man and 1 other county had the highest population of Clayne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Clayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayne 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Clayne. 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 10 military records available for the last name Clayne. For the veterans among your Clayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clayne

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