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Claypoool Family History

Claypoool 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: Claypool, Claypoole, Claybrook, Claypole, Claytor, Clayson, Claycomb

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Where is the Claypoool family from?

You can see how Claypoool families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claypoool family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Claypoool family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Claypoool's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Claypoool families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claypoool 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 13 census records available for the last name Claypoool. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claypoool 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Claypoool. 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 1 military records available for the last name Claypoool. For the veterans among your Claypoool ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claypoool lifespan?

Average Claypoool life expectancy in 1988 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claypoool 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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