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Claudia Family History

Claudia Name 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: Claudio, Claude, Audia, Candia, Lauria, Claud, Landa, Lada, Cuda

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Where is the Claudia family from?

You can see how Claudia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claudia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Claudia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Claudia family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Claudia's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Claudia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claudia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claudia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Importer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claudia. 50% of Claudia men worked as a Painter and 100% of Claudia women worked as an Importer. .

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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 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Importer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Claudia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claudia 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Claudia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Claudia. For the veterans among your Claudia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claudia lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Claudia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Claudia in 1968 was 75, and 84 in 1998.

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