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Claybon Family History

Claybon Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Clayborn or Clayborne.

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


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Where is the Claybon family from?

You can see how Claybon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claybon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Claybon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Claybon families living in Leicestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Claybon's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Claybon families in 1891.
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What did your Claybon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claybon. 34% of Claybon men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Claybon women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Porter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Claybon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Claybon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claybon 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Claybon. 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 138 military records available for the last name Claybon. For the veterans among your Claybon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claybon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Claybon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Claybon in 1964 was 55, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claybon 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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