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Claude Family History

Claude Name Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Claude (from Latin Claudius a Roman surname derived from claudus ‘lame’) which was popular as a result of having been borne by a 7th-century Christian saint bishop of Besançon. Compare Glaude .

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


Similar surnames: Laude, Claudio, Cloud, Cade, Clare, Claus, Aude, Glade, Plude, Lande

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Where is the Claude family from?

You can see how Claude families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claude family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claude families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 165 Claude families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Claude's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Claude families in 1911.
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What did your Claude ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Claude. 24% of Claude men worked as a Cultivateur and 25% of Claude women worked as a Cultivateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claude were Farmer and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Modiste
    25%
  • Income
    25%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Claude. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claude 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Claude. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Claude. For the veterans among your Claude ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claude lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Claude life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Claude in 1956 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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