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Claperton Family History

Claperton 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: Caperton, Alderton, Leverton, Allerton, Charton, Claxton, Chatterton

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Where is the Claperton family from?

You can see how Claperton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claperton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claperton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Claperton families living in Midlothian. This was about 44% of all the recorded Claperton's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Claperton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claperton 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 224 census records available for the last name Claperton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claperton 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Claperton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Claperton. For the veterans among your Claperton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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