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Clayboss Family History

Clayboss 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: Clayborn, Claytor, Clayson, Claycomb, Claybrook, Clayton, Claydon

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Where is the Clayboss family from?

You can see how Clayboss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayboss family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Clayboss family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayboss's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Clayboss families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Clayboss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayboss 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Clayboss. 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 47 military records available for the last name Clayboss. For the veterans among your Clayboss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayboss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Clayboss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Clayboss in 1967 was 65, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayboss 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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