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Klovis Family History

Klovis 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, Lois, Louis, Levis, Klos, Kloss, Lovas, Loris, Lavis, Lovik

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Where is the Klovis family from?

You can see how Klovis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klovis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Klovis families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Klovis's in USA. California had the highest population of Klovis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Klovis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Klovis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Klovis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Klovis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klovis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Klovis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Klovis. For the veterans among your Klovis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klovis lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Klovis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Klovis in 1984 was 74, and 75 in 1991.

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