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Clavez Family History

Clavez 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: Clavel, Claver, Chavez, Clare, Cave, Chaves, Cleaver, Laver, Clive

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Where is the Clavez family from?

You can see how Clavez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Clavez family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Clavez's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Clavez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clavez 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 90 census records available for the last name Clavez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavez 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 Clavez. 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 7 military records available for the last name Clavez. For the veterans among your Clavez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavez lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Clavez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Clavez in 1963 was 70, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavez 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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