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Clayburg Family History

Clayburg 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: Clayburn, Clyburn, Clayborn, Walburg, Laybourn, Limburg, Claytor

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Where is the Clayburg family from?

You can see how Clayburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayburg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clayburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Clayburg families living in Missouri. This was about 49% of all the recorded Clayburg's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Clayburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clayburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clayburg. 50% of Clayburg men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Clayburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayburg 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Clayburg. 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 135 military records available for the last name Clayburg. For the veterans among your Clayburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayburg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Clayburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Clayburg in 1967 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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