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Clivas Family History

Clivas 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: Livas, Olivas, Oliva, Elias, Sliva, Clive, Grivas, Clovis, Cuevas

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Where is the Clivas family from?

You can see how Clivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clivas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Clivas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Clivas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Clivas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Clivas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Clivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clivas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Clivas. 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 Clivas. For the veterans among your Clivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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