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Clevis Family History

Clevis 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: Levis, Chevis, Clovis, Clewis, Lewis, Alexis, Levin, Cleve, Cuevas

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Where is the Clevis family from?

You can see how Clevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clevis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Clevis families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clevis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Clevis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevis 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 Clevis ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Clevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Clevis. 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 560 military records available for the last name Clevis. For the veterans among your Clevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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