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Clayden Family History

Clayden Surname Meaning

see Claydon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Clayden family from?

You can see how Clayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clayden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 315 Clayden families living in Essex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Clayden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Clayden families in 1891.
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What did your Clayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clayden. 8% of Clayden men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Clayden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clayden were Incapacitated and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Farmworker
    7%
  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Clayden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayden 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Clayden. 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 862 military records available for the last name Clayden. For the veterans among your Clayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Clayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clayden in 1973 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayden 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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