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Clavis Family History

Clavis Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Clovis, Lavis, Clavin, Chavis, Chaves, Lavin, Slavin, Claus, Clavel

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Where is the Clavis family from?

You can see how Clavis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Clavis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Clavis families living in Texas. This was about 64% of all the recorded Clavis's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Clavis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clavis 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 Clavis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clavis. 50% of Clavis men worked as a Barber. .

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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 1940

  • Barber
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Clavis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavis 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Clavis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Clavis. For the veterans among your Clavis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Clavis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Clavis in 1984 was 24, and 71 in 1996.

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