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Claybaker Family History

Claybaker 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: Slaymaker, Landaker, Crumbaker, Claybaugh, Haymaker, Caraker

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Where is the Claybaker family from?

You can see how Claybaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claybaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Claybaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Claybaker family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Claybaker's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Claybaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claybaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claybaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claybaker. 100% of Claybaker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Claybaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claybaker 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Claybaker. 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 64 military records available for the last name Claybaker. For the veterans among your Claybaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claybaker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Claybaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Claybaker in 1967 was 74, and 88 in 2003.

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