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Clayburn Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Claiborne .

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


Similar surnames: Clayborn, Clyburn, Claborn, Clayborne, Claiborne, Cogburn, Coburn

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Where is the Clayburn family from?

You can see how Clayburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clayburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clayburn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Clayburn families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Clayburn's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Clayburn families in 1911.
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What did your Clayburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clayburn. 36% of Clayburn men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Clayburn women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clayburn were Salesman and 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    21%
  • Maid
    21%
  • Housework
    21%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Clayburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clayburn 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Clayburn. 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 726 military records available for the last name Clayburn. For the veterans among your Clayburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clayburn lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Clayburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Clayburn in 1950 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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