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Claras Family History

Claras 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: Caras, Clara, Claros, Clare, Clark, Karas, Maras, Claus, Carras

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Where is the Claras family from?

You can see how Claras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Claras families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Claras families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Claras's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Claras families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Claras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claras 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Claras. 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 Claras. For the veterans among your Claras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Claras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Claras in 1964 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claras 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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