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Clabaugh Family History

Clabaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Glabach. Compare Clabo and Clabough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Clabaugh family from?

You can see how Clabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clabaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clabaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Clabaugh families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Clabaugh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Clabaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clabaugh 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 Clabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clabaugh. 17% of Clabaugh men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Clabaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clabaugh were Manager and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • School Teacher
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clabaugh 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Clabaugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clabaugh. For the veterans among your Clabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clabaugh lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Clabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Clabaugh in 1947 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

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