This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Claty family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Claty Family History

Claty 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: Clary, Clay, Clady, Clare, Clark, Platz, Catt, Blatt, Plate, Glatz

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Claty family from?

You can see how Claty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Claty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Claty families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Claty's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Claty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Claty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Claty. 100% of Claty men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Claty | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Claty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Claty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Claty

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Claty. 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.

View all Claty immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Claty. For the veterans among your Claty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Claty military records

You've only scratched the surface of Claty family history

Discover More

What is the average Claty lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Claty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Claty in 1984 was 82, and 78 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Claty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claty 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Claty family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial