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Clampton Family History

Clampton Surname Meaning

Of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Crampton or a variant of Clapton with intrusive bilabial /m/ before bilabial /p/, but there is no clear evidence that Clampton is related to either of these surnames.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Clampton family from?

You can see how Clampton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clampton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Clampton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Clampton families living in Essex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Clampton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Clampton families in 1891.
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What did your Clampton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clampton. 100% of Clampton men worked as a Lorry Driver and 80% of Clampton 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

  • Lorry Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Clampton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clampton 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Clampton. 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 21 military records available for the last name Clampton. For the veterans among your Clampton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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