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Claver Family History

Claver Surname Meaning

English (Dorset of Norman origin) and Catalan: occupational name from Old French clavier Catalan claver ‘keeper of the keys doorkeeper’ (from Latin clavarius from clavis ‘key’).

Americanized form of Dutch Klaver.

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


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Where is the Claver family from?

You can see how Claver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Claver family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Claver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Claver families living in Warwickshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Claver's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Claver families in 1891.
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What did your Claver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Claver. 80% of Claver 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
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Claver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Claver 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Claver. 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 314 military records available for the last name Claver. For the veterans among your Claver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Claver lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Claver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Claver in 1958 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Claver 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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