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Cloyton Family History

Cloyton 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: Clayton, Clopton, Colton, Crofton, Cotton, Clinton, Layton, Claytor

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Where is the Cloyton family from?

You can see how Cloyton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cloyton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cloyton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Cloyton family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cloyton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cloyton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cloyton 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 Cloyton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cloyton. 100% of Cloyton 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 Cloyton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Cloyton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cloyton 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cloyton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cloyton. For the veterans among your Cloyton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cloyton lifespan?

Average Cloyton life expectancy in 1980 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cloyton 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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