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Clyatt Family History

Clyatt Surname Meaning

Altered form of Welsh Clwyd (see Cluett).

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


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Where is the Clyatt family from?

You can see how Clyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clyatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clyatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Clyatt families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Clyatt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clyatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clyatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clyatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clyatt. 35% of Clyatt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Clyatt women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clyatt were Salesman and Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Clyatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Clyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clyatt 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Clyatt. 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 539 military records available for the last name Clyatt. For the veterans among your Clyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clyatt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Clyatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Clyatt in 1954 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clyatt 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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