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

Similar surnames: Hopton, Claxton, Crofton, Colton, Compton, Lorton, Clayton, Clifton, Croxton, Clinton

15K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
395	Immigration Records
11K	Census and Voter Lists
232K	Member Trees

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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.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clopton 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 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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Farmer

30%

Laborer

24%

Farming

Farm laborer

Maid

12%

Housework

10%

Housewife

Teacher

What Clopton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 11K census records available for the last name Clopton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clopton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

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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Military Records

There are 2K 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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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

Where is the Clopton family from?

What did your Clopton ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

30%

Laborer

24%

Farming

Farm laborer

Maid

12%

Housework

10%

Housewife

Teacher

What Clopton family records will you find?

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.

Clopton Family History

Clopton Surname Meaning

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Clopton Surname Meaning

262,000 record(s) for Clopton

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Where is the Clopton family from?

What did your Clopton ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Clopton family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Clopton family history

What is the average Clopton lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Clopton family tree

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