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Claman Family History

Claman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Klamann and of Polish Klaman. Altered form of Clayman, a surname of English and German origin.

Compare Clamon. Americanized form of Jewish Kleiman.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claman family from?

You can see how Claman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Claman families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Claman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Claman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claman 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 Claman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Claman. 100% of Claman men worked as a General Dealer and 100% of Claman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Claman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claman 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Claman. 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 243 military records available for the last name Claman. For the veterans among your Claman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Claman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Claman in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claman 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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