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Clavehn Family History

Clavehn 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: Clavel, Craven, Laven, Claver, Clavin, Cleven, Clasen, Caven, Laehn

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Where is the Clavehn family from?

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

What Clavehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Clavehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavehn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Clavehn. 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 65 military records available for the last name Clavehn. For the veterans among your Clavehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavehn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Clavehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clavehn in 1968 was 69, and 98 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavehn 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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