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Cleaton Family History

Cleaton Surname Meaning

English (Montgomeryshire): variant of Clayton.

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


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Where is the Cleaton family from?

You can see how Cleaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cleaton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cleaton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Cleaton families living in Manitoba. This was about 52% of all the recorded Cleaton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cleaton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cleaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cleaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cleaton. 38% of Cleaton men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cleaton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cleaton were Manager and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cleaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cleaton 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Cleaton. 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 496 military records available for the last name Cleaton. For the veterans among your Cleaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cleaton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cleaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cleaton in 1951 was 29, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cleaton 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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