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Clevers Family History

Clevers 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: Clever, Levers, Lever, Cleaver, Klever, Evers, Cleverly, Cleve

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Where is the Clevers family from?

You can see how Clevers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clevers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Clevers families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Clevers's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Clevers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clevers 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 Clevers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clevers. 50% of Clevers men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Clevers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevers 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Clevers. 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 50 military records available for the last name Clevers. For the veterans among your Clevers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Clevers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Clevers in 1959 was 46, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clevers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clevers 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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