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Claughton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Claughton one in Lancashire the other in Cheshire.

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


Similar surnames: Laughton, Haughton, Clugston, Mcnaughton, Naughton, Caughron, Laughon

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Where is the Claughton family from?

You can see how Claughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Claughton families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 61% of all the recorded Claughton's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Claughton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claughton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Claughton. 100% of Claughton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Claughton women worked as an 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Claughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claughton 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Claughton. 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 660 military records available for the last name Claughton. For the veterans among your Claughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claughton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Claughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claughton in 1960 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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