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Claypool Family History

Claypool Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Claypole in Lincolnshire named from Old English clǣg ‘clay’ + pōl ‘pool’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claypool family from?

You can see how Claypool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claypool family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Claypool families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Claypool families living in Kent. This was about 45% of all the recorded Claypool's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Claypool families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claypool 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 Claypool ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claypool. 20% of Claypool men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Claypool women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claypool were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Maid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Claypool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claypool 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Claypool. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Claypool. For the veterans among your Claypool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claypool lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Claypool life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Claypool in 1943 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claypool 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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