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Clairborn Family History

Clairborn 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: Claiborne, Clayborn, Claborn, Lamborn, Carbon, Lairson, Fairburn

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Where is the Clairborn family from?

You can see how Clairborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clairborn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clairborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Clairborn families living in Texas. This was about 36% of all the recorded Clairborn's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Clairborn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Clairborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clairborn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Clairborn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Clairborn. For the veterans among your Clairborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clairborn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Clairborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Clairborn in 1967 was 76, and 84 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clairborn 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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