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Clavering Family History

Clavering Surname Meaning

the Essex name is from Clavering (Essex) but in NE England it is probably from Clavering near Wooler (Northumb).

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


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Where is the Clavering family from?

You can see how Clavering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Clavering families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Clavering families living in Northumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Clavering's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Clavering families in 1891.
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What did your Clavering ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clavering. 100% of Clavering men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Clavering 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Clavering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clavering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavering 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Clavering. 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 106 military records available for the last name Clavering. For the veterans among your Clavering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavering lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Clavering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Clavering in 1973 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavering 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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