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Clarvis Family History

Clarvis Surname Meaning

of Norman origin from either of the places called Clairvaux in Aube Jura.

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


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Where is the Clarvis family from?

You can see how Clarvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarvis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Clarvis families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Clarvis's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Clarvis families in 1891.
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What did your Clarvis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Clarvis. 75% of Clarvis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Land Worker
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Clarvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarvis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Clarvis. 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 41 military records available for the last name Clarvis. For the veterans among your Clarvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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