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Claypole Family History

Claypole Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Claypool.

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


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Where is the Claypole family from?

You can see how Claypole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claypole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claypole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 102 Claypole families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Claypole's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Claypole families in 1891.
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What did your Claypole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Claypole. 17% of Claypole men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Claypole women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claypole were Blast Fireman Heavy Worke 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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Grocers Assistant Cooperative Society
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Blast Fireman Heavy Worke
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

What Claypole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Claypole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claypole 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Claypole. 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 684 military records available for the last name Claypole. For the veterans among your Claypole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claypole lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Claypole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claypole in 1962 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claypole 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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