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Clyborn Family History

Clyborn 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: Clyburn, Clayborn, Claborn, Alborn, Plybon, Cliburn, Rayborn

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Where is the Clyborn family from?

You can see how Clyborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clyborn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clyborn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 5 Clyborn families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clyborn's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Clyborn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clyborn 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 Clyborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clyborn. 47% of Clyborn men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Clyborn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clyborn were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Clyborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Clyborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clyborn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Clyborn. 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 79 military records available for the last name Clyborn. For the veterans among your Clyborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clyborn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Clyborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clyborn in 1967 was 66, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clyborn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clyborn 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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