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Clegborn Family History

Clegborn 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: Cleghorn, Gleghorn, Claghorn, Clayborn, Claborn, Newborn, Claiborne

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Where is the Clegborn family from?

You can see how Clegborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clegborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Clegborn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Clegborn families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Clegborn's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Clegborn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Clegborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clegborn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Clegborn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Clegborn. For the veterans among your Clegborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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