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Claypole Name Meaning

English (Midlands): variant of Claypool .

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


Similar surnames: Claypoole, Claycomb, Caple, Chapple, Claytor, Clayborn, Wampole

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Where is the Claypole family from?

You can see how Claypole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claypole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claypole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 7 Claypole families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Claypole's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Claypole families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claypole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claypole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claypole. 43% of Claypole men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Claypole women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Claypole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claypole 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Claypole. 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 684 military records available for the last name Claypole. For the veterans among your Claypole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claypole lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Claypole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claypole in 1962 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

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