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Clamton Family History

Clamton 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: Claxton, Clayton, Clanton, Cramton, Clinton, Layton, Caton, Charton

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Where is the Clamton family from?

You can see how Clamton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clamton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clamton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Clamton families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Clamton's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Clamton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clamton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Clamton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clamton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Clamton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Clamton. For the veterans among your Clamton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clamton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clamton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clamton

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