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Claven Family History

Claven Surname Meaning

from Mac Fhláimhín see McCleave. from Ó Gláimhín see Glavin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Claven family from?

You can see how Claven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Claven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Claven families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Claven's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Claven families in 1891.
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What did your Claven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claven. 100% of Claven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Claven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claven 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Claven. 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 186 military records available for the last name Claven. For the veterans among your Claven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Claven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Claven in 1966 was 81, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claven 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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