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Clayborn Name Meaning

English: variant of Claiborne . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Claborn, Clayborne, Clayburn, Claiborne, Clyburn, Claytor, Clanton

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Where is the Clayborn family from?

You can see how Clayborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayborn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Clayborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Clayborn families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Clayborn's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Clayborn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clayborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clayborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clayborn. 31% of Clayborn men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Clayborn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clayborn were Porter and Housework. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Porter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Clayborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayborn 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Clayborn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clayborn. For the veterans among your Clayborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayborn lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Clayborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Clayborn in 1947 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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