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Clivant Family History

Clivant 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: Levant, Clint, Cliatt, Liang, Clement, Oliva, Oliphant, Lian, Plant

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Where is the Clivant family from?

You can see how Clivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clivant family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Clivant families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Clivant's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Clivant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Clivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clivant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Clivant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Clivant. For the veterans among your Clivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clivant

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