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Clevas Family History

Clevas 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: Cuevas, Livas, Clear, Levis, Leva, Cleve, Chevis, Clovis, Lovas

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Where is the Clevas family from?

You can see how Clevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevas family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Clevas families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clevas's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Clevas families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevas 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 34 census records available for the last name Clevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Clevas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Clevas. For the veterans among your Clevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevas lifespan?

Average Clevas life expectancy in 1978 was 69 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 Clevas 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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