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Claypoole Name Meaning

English: variant of Claypool .

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


Similar surnames: Claypole, Claypool, Clayborne, Caple, Claytor, Poole, Clayborn

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Where is the Claypoole family from?

You can see how Claypoole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claypoole family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Claypoole families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Claypoole families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Claypoole's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Claypoole families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claypoole surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claypoole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claypoole. 28% of Claypoole men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Claypoole women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claypoole were Truck Driver and Saleslady. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Claypoole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claypoole 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Claypoole. 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 963 military records available for the last name Claypoole. For the veterans among your Claypoole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claypoole lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Claypoole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Claypoole in 1940 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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