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Claier Family History

Claier Surname 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: Laier, Clavier, Claver, Clair, Clauer, Cater, Clare, Lier, Layer

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Where is the Claier family from?

You can see how Claier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Claier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Claier families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Claier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Claier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Claier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Claier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claier 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Claier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Claier. For the veterans among your Claier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claier lifespan?

Average Claier life expectancy in 1989 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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