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Clapton Family History

Clapton Surname Meaning

From any of the places called Clapton in Gloucs, Somerset, Berks, Middx, Cambs, and Northants or Clopton in Gloucs, Warwicks, Worcs, and Suffolk, both names having Old English clop ‘rock, hill’ as the first element.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clapton family from?

You can see how Clapton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clapton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clapton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Clapton families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Clapton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clapton families in 1891.
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What did your Clapton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clapton. 17% of Clapton men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Clapton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clapton were Ironstone Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Labourer
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Lorry Driver
    12%
  • Ironstone Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Clapton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clapton 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Clapton. 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 721 military records available for the last name Clapton. For the veterans among your Clapton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clapton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Clapton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clapton in 1964 was 73, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clapton 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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