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Claton Family History

Claton 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: Caton, Claxton, Clayton, Clanton, Laton, Claxon, Slaton, Cleaton

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Where is the Claton family from?

You can see how Claton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Claton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Claton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Claton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claton 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 Claton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claton. 100% of Claton men worked as a Railway Clerk.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Claton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claton 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Claton. 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 631 military records available for the last name Claton. For the veterans among your Claton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Claton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Claton in 1966 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claton 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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