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Clavson Family History

Clavson 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: Clayson, Clawson, Classon, Clauson, Clason, Cason, Claxton, Gladson

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Where is the Clavson family from?

You can see how Clavson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clavson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Clavson families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Clavson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Clavson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clavson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Clavson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clavson. 100% of Clavson 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%

What Clavson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Clavson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Clavson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Clavson. For the veterans among your Clavson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavson lifespan?

Average Clavson life expectancy in 1975 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavson 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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