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Clavie Family History

Clavie 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: Clavier, Clavin, Clare, Cave, Lavin, Slavin, Clavel, Clive, Glavin

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Where is the Clavie family from?

You can see how Clavie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clavie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Clavie families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clavie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Clavie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Clavie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavie 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Clavie. 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 18 military records available for the last name Clavie. For the veterans among your Clavie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Clavie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Clavie in 1966 was 61, and 40 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavie 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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