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Clavey Family History

Clavey Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): perhaps a local variant of the Norman name Clayfield which is a habitational name from any of the places called Claville (in Eure and Seine-Maritime) or Clasville (in Seine-Maritime).

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


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Where is the Clavey family from?

You can see how Clavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Clavey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Clavey families living in Somerset. This was about 35% of all the recorded Clavey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Clavey families in 1891.
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What did your Clavey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Clavey. 50% of Clavey men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 84% of Clavey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clavey were Motor Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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 Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Motor Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Allowance
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    6%

What Clavey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Clavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clavey 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Clavey. 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 259 military records available for the last name Clavey. For the veterans among your Clavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clavey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Clavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Clavey in 1952 was 52, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clavey 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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