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Clavan Family History

Clavan 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: Cavan, Clavin, Claman, Glavan, Lavan, Lavin, Laban, Slavin, Clavel

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Where is the Clavan family from?

You can see how Clavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clavan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Clavan family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Clavan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Clavan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clavan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Clavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavan 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Clavan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Clavan. For the veterans among your Clavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Clavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Clavan in 1965 was 46, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavan 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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