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Claud Family History

Claud Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Cloud. French: from an old vernacular form of the personal name Claude.

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


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Where is the Claud family from?

You can see how Claud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claud families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Claud families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Claud's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Claud families in 1911.
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What did your Claud ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Claud. 100% of Claud men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Claud women worked as a Servant.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Claud family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Claud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claud 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Claud. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Claud. For the veterans among your Claud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claud lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Claud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Claud in 1952 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claud 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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