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Clairs Family History

Clairs 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: Claire, Clair, Clare, Clark, Claus, Claar, Clary, Claps, Blair, Lais

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Where is the Clairs family from?

You can see how Clairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clairs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clairs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Clairs family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clairs's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Clairs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clairs 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 Clairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clairs. 100% of Clairs men worked as a Waiter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Clairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clairs 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Clairs. 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 11 military records available for the last name Clairs. For the veterans among your Clairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clairs lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Clairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Clairs in 1983 was 87, and 90 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clairs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clairs 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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