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Clavien Family History

Clavien 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, Lavin, Slavin, Clavel, Craven, Glavin, Clarin

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Where is the Clavien family from?

You can see how Clavien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavien family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clavien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Clavien family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Clavien's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Clavien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clavien 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 27 census records available for the last name Clavien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavien 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Clavien. 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 5 military records available for the last name Clavien. For the veterans among your Clavien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavien lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Clavien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Clavien in 1977 was 79, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavien 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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