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Claget Family History

Claget 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: Clagett, Clare, Lage, Cage, Clavel, Cadet, Slaght, Plager, Lager

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Where is the Claget family from?

You can see how Claget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claget family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Claget families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Claget families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Claget's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Claget families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claget 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 296 census records available for the last name Claget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claget 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Claget. 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 25 military records available for the last name Claget. For the veterans among your Claget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claget lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Claget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Claget in 1972 was 87, and 66 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claget

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claget 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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