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Claghorn Family History

Claghorn Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Cleghorn.

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


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Where is the Claghorn family from?

You can see how Claghorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claghorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claghorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Claghorn families living in New Brunswick. This was about 56% of all the recorded Claghorn's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Claghorn families in 1911.
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What did your Claghorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claghorn. 44% of Claghorn men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Claghorn women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Claghorn were Farming and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Accountant
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Claghorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claghorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claghorn 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Claghorn. 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 543 military records available for the last name Claghorn. For the veterans among your Claghorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claghorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Claghorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Claghorn in 1962 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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