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Claris Family History

Claris Surname Meaning

From the female personal name Clarice, which has been regarded as a derivative of Clara, but such a formation is difficult to explain.

It may rather be from an abstract noun claritia based on Latin clarus ‘bright, shining’ used as a personal name on the analogy of Lettice from laetitia ‘joy, gladness’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Claris family from?

You can see how Claris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Claris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Claris families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Claris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Claris families in 1891.
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What did your Claris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Claris. 100% of Claris men worked as an Incapacitated and 72% of Claris 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Claris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claris 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Claris. 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 327 military records available for the last name Claris. For the veterans among your Claris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claris lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Claris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Claris in 1964 was 67, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claris 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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