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Claeys Family History

Claeys Surname Meaning

Flemish: from a shortened form of the personal name Nik(o)laas (see Nicholas). Compare Claes.

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


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Where is the Claeys family from?

You can see how Claeys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claeys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Claeys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Claeys family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Claeys's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Claeys families in 1891.
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What did your Claeys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claeys. 34% of Claeys men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Claeys women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claeys were Manager and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Claeys. 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 882 military records available for the last name Claeys. For the veterans among your Claeys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claeys lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Claeys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Claeys in 1961 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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