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Clatterbaugh Family History

Clatterbaugh 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: Clatterbuck, Lauderbaugh, Butterbaugh, Hattabaugh, Clabaugh

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Where is the Clatterbaugh family from?

You can see how Clatterbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clatterbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clatterbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Clatterbaugh families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clatterbaugh's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Clatterbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clatterbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clatterbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Boss were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clatterbaugh. 43% of Clatterbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Clatterbaugh women worked as a Floor Boss.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Boss
    100%

What Clatterbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Clatterbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clatterbaugh 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Clatterbaugh. 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 114 military records available for the last name Clatterbaugh. For the veterans among your Clatterbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clatterbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Clatterbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Clatterbaugh in 1963 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clatterbaugh 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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