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Clayman Family History

Clayman Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English cleymann from cley ‘clay’ (see Clay) + mann ‘man’ an occupational name for one who prepared clay for use in brick making or pottery or for a plasterer (see Clare).

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kleimann or of Jewish Kleiman Klayman ‘small man’.

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


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Where is the Clayman family from?

You can see how Clayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clayman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Clayman families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Clayman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clayman families in 1911.
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What did your Clayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Clayman. 67% of Clayman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Lumberman
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Clayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayman 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Clayman. 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 686 military records available for the last name Clayman. For the veterans among your Clayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Clayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clayman in 1951 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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