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Clayten Family History

Clayten 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: Clayton, Layton, Claytor, Claxton, Clayson, Cayton, Clayman, Clanton

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Where is the Clayten family from?

You can see how Clayten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clayten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Clayten families living in Iowa. This was about 30% of all the recorded Clayten's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Clayten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clayten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clayten. 34% of Clayten men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Clayten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayten 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Clayten. 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 27 military records available for the last name Clayten. For the veterans among your Clayten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayten lifespan?

Average Clayten life expectancy in 1989 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clayten 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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