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Claymore Family History

Claymore Surname Meaning

Scottish and English (Warwickshire): variant of Gilmore. This surname is rare in Britain.

In the US it is most common among Native Americans (Lakota Sioux) in SD.

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


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Where is the Claymore family from?

You can see how Claymore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claymore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Claymore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Claymore families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 42% of all the recorded Claymore's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Claymore families in 1880.
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What did your Claymore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claymore. 100% of Claymore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Claymore women worked as a 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Claymore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claymore 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Claymore. 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 218 military records available for the last name Claymore. For the veterans among your Claymore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claymore lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Claymore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claymore in 1953 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claymore 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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