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Clopton Family History

Clopton Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places for example in Essex, Suffolk, and Warwickshire named Clopton from Old English clopp(a) ‘rock, hill’.

Clopton is derived from the Old English elements that denote geographical features, particularly those related to prominent landforms.

The name reflects the characteristics of the regions where these places are situated, emphasizing the natural landscape.

Such names are often rooted in the physical geography, providing insight into the local environment in historical contexts.

Understanding these names contributes to the broader study of English place names and their meanings.

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


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Where is the Clopton family from?

You can see how Clopton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clopton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clopton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Clopton families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Clopton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clopton families in 1891.
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What did your Clopton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clopton. 30% of Clopton men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Clopton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clopton were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 395 immigration records available for the last name Clopton. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Clopton. For the veterans among your Clopton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clopton lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Clopton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clopton in 1948 was 72, and 65 in 2004.

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