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Cliffton Family History

Cliffton Surname Meaning

see Clifton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cliffton family from?

You can see how Cliffton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliffton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cliffton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cliffton families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cliffton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cliffton families in 1891.
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What did your Cliffton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cliffton. 100% of Cliffton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cliffton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cliffton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliffton 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Cliffton. 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 302 military records available for the last name Cliffton. For the veterans among your Cliffton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliffton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cliffton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cliffton in 1964 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliffton 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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