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Claflen Family History

Claflen 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: Claflin, Laflin, Claffey, Clausen, Lafler, Clasen, Classen, Carlen

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Where is the Claflen family from?

You can see how Claflen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claflen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Claflen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Claflen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Claflen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Claflen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claflen 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 139 census records available for the last name Claflen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claflen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Claflen. 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 35 military records available for the last name Claflen. For the veterans among your Claflen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claflen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Claflen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Claflen in 1967 was 76, and 79 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claflen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claflen 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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