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Clayt Family History

Clayt 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: Clay, Clare, Clark, Last, Catt, Plant, Blatt, Cart, Platt, Claus

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Where is the Clayt family from?

You can see how Clayt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Clayt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Clayt families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayt's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Clayt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayt 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 Clayt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Crew Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Clayt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayt 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 Clayt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Clayt. For the veterans among your Clayt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Clayt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clayt in 1968 was 74, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayt 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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