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Clavelle Family History

Clavelle 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: Lavelle, Capelle, Clavel, Claverie, Flavell, Lacelle, Lavalle

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Where is the Clavelle family from?

You can see how Clavelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clavelle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Clavelle family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Clavelle's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Clavelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clavelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clavelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clavelle. 56% of Clavelle men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clavelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavelle 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Clavelle. 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 51 military records available for the last name Clavelle. For the veterans among your Clavelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Clavelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Clavelle in 1962 was 37, and 55 in 2004.

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