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Claybaugh Family History

Claybaugh Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kleebach or possibly of Klappach (see Clabaugh).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claybaugh family from?

You can see how Claybaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claybaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Claybaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Claybaugh families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claybaugh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Claybaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Claybaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claybaugh. 33% of Claybaugh men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Claybaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claybaugh were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Teacher
    40%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Claybaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claybaugh 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Claybaugh. 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 558 military records available for the last name Claybaugh. For the veterans among your Claybaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claybaugh lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Claybaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Claybaugh in 1952 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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