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Clyman Family History

Clyman 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: Lyman, Clayman, Claman, Slyman, Coleman, Allman, Hayman, Sloman

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Where is the Clyman family from?

You can see how Clyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clyman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Clyman families living in Cornwall. This was about 75% of all the recorded Clyman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Clyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clyman 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 Clyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clyman. 29% of Clyman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Clyman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clyman were Carpenter and Sales Lady.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Sales Lady
    25%

What Clyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clyman 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Clyman. 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 167 military records available for the last name Clyman. For the veterans among your Clyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clyman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Clyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Clyman in 1964 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clyman 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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