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Clayburn Family History

Clayburn Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Claiborne.

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


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Where is the Clayburn family from?

You can see how Clayburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clayburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 40 Clayburn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Clayburn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clayburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clayburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clayburn. 94% of Clayburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clayburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayburn 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Clayburn. 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 726 military records available for the last name Clayburn. For the veterans among your Clayburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayburn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Clayburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clayburn in 1950 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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