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Clauston Family History

Clauston Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clouston, Clauson, Claxton, Clayson, Clugston, Caston, Clayton

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Where is the Clauston family from?

You can see how Clauston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clauston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clauston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Clauston families living in Massachusetts. This was about 43% of all the recorded Clauston's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Clauston families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Clauston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clauston 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Clauston. 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 18 military records available for the last name Clauston. For the veterans among your Clauston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clauston lifespan?

Average Clauston life expectancy in 1984 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clauston ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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