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Clayto Family History

Clayto 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: Claytor, Clayton, Layton, Plato, Canto, Lato, Claxton, Clayson, Cato

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Where is the Clayto family from?

You can see how Clayto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayto family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clayto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Clayto families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clayto's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clayto families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayto 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 401 census records available for the last name Clayto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayto 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Clayto. 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 101 military records available for the last name Clayto. For the veterans among your Clayto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayto lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Clayto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clayto in 1970 was 60, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayto 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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