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Clauer Family History

Clauer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Klauer and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Clauer family from?

You can see how Clauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Clauer families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Clauer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clauer families in 1891.
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What did your Clauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clauer. 37% of Clauer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Clauer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clauer were Carpenter and 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Clauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clauer 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Clauer. 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 306 military records available for the last name Clauer. For the veterans among your Clauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clauer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Clauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Clauer in 1955 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clauer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clauer 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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