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Claibourn Family History

Claibourn 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: Laybourn, Claiborne, Cliburn, Clayburn, Clayborn, Claborn, Lamborn

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Where is the Claibourn family from?

You can see how Claibourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claibourn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Claibourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Claibourn families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Claibourn's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Claibourn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claibourn 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 Claibourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claibourn. 67% of Claibourn men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Claibourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Claibourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claibourn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Claibourn. 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 120 military records available for the last name Claibourn. For the veterans among your Claibourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claibourn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Claibourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Claibourn in 1962 was 66, and 34 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claibourn 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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