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Clapis Family History

Clapis 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: Claps, Claus, Crapps, Chapin, Clapp, Alanis, Laris, Lapin, Lais

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clapis 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 64 census records available for the last name Clapis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clapis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Clapis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Clapis. For the veterans among your Clapis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clapis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Clapis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clapis in 1967 was 85, and 96 in 2004.

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