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Clatfelter Family History

Clatfelter 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: Glatfelter, Clotfelter, Gladfelter, Clodfelter, Clutter, Latter

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Where is the Clatfelter family from?

You can see how Clatfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clatfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clatfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Clatfelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Clatfelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Clatfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clatfelter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clatfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clatfelter. 23% of Clatfelter men worked as an Electrician and 43% of Clatfelter women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clatfelter were Manager and House Mother.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electrician
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • House Mother
    29%

What Clatfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clatfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clatfelter 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Clatfelter. 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 90 military records available for the last name Clatfelter. For the veterans among your Clatfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clatfelter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Clatfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clatfelter in 1956 was 51, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clatfelter 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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