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Claben Family History

Claben 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: Clasen, Clare, Laban, Leben, Clavel, Caban, Craven, Bladen, Laden

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Where is the Claben family from?

You can see how Claben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claben family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Claben families living in Texas. This was about 82% of all the recorded Claben's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Claben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Claben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claben 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Claben. 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 2 military records available for the last name Claben. For the veterans among your Claben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claben lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claben 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claben

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