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Claiman Family History

Claiman 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: Clayman, Claman, Leiman, Carman, Flaxman, Kleiman, Clearman, Lagman

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Where is the Claiman family from?

You can see how Claiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claiman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Claiman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Claiman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claiman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Claiman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claiman 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 Claiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claiman. 100% of Claiman women worked as a Medical Student.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Student
    100%

What Claiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Claiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claiman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Claiman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Claiman. For the veterans among your Claiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claiman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Claiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claiman in 1985 was 82, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claiman 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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