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Claros Family History

Claros Surname Meaning

Spanish: possibly a topographic name from the plural of Spanish claro ‘clearing (in a forest)’ or a variant of Claro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Claros family from?

You can see how Claros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Claros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Claros families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Claros's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Claros families in 1891.
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What did your Claros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Claros. 34% of Claros men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Claros women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Chef
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Claros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Claros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claros 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Claros. 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 59 military records available for the last name Claros. For the veterans among your Claros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claros lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Claros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Claros in 1965 was 82, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claros 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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