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Clampitt Family History

Clampitt Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from either of two places in Devon called Clampitt or from Clampit in Cornwall.

All named with Old English clām ‘mud clay’ + Old English pytt ‘pit’.

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


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Where is the Clampitt family from?

You can see how Clampitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clampitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clampitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Clampitt families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Clampitt's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Clampitt families in 1891.
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What did your Clampitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clampitt. 34% of Clampitt men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Clampitt 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

  • Police Constable
    34%
  • Pipe Coverer
    34%
  • Carter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Clampitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clampitt 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Clampitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clampitt. For the veterans among your Clampitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clampitt lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Clampitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Clampitt in 1945 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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