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Claman Family History

Claman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Klamann and of Polish Klaman . Altered form of Clayman a surname of English and German origin. Compare Clamon . Americanized form of Jewish Kleiman Compare Klaman .

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


Similar surnames: Clemans, Klarman, Layman, Claar, Allman, Clayman, Calaman, Laman

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Where is the Claman family from?

You can see how Claman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 44 Claman families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Claman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Claman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Claman. 22% of Claman 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 1921

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Merchant
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Journalier
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claman 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Claman. 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 243 military records available for the last name Claman. For the veterans among your Claman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Claman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Claman in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 2004.

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