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Claeys Name Meaning

Flemish: from a shortened form of the personal name Nik(o)laas (see Nicholas ). Compare Claes .

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


Similar surnames: Claes, Klaes, Claus, Class, Leys, Clary, Clasen, Ales, Clews, Plass

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Where is the Claeys family from?

You can see how Claeys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claeys family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Claeys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Claeys families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Claeys's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Claeys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claeys surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Claeys ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Claeys. 100% of Claeys 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claeys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claeys 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Claeys. 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 882 military records available for the last name Claeys. For the veterans among your Claeys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claeys lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Claeys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Claeys in 1961 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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