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Claybern Family History

Claybern 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: Clayburn, Clayborn, Clyburn, Clayborne, Claborn, Layer, Lambert

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Where is the Claybern family from?

You can see how Claybern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claybern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Claybern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Claybern family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Claybern's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Claybern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claybern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Claybern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claybern 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Claybern. 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 6 military records available for the last name Claybern. For the veterans among your Claybern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claybern lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Claybern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Claybern in 1982 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claybern 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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