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Clerval Family History

Clerval 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: Cleaver, Cerda, Clavel, Clear, Cherian, Cerna, Leva, Cleve, Cuervo

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Where is the Clerval family from?

You can see how Clerval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clerval family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Clerval families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Clerval family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Clerval's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Clerval families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clerval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Clerval family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Clerval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clerval 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Clerval. 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 6 military records available for the last name Clerval. For the veterans among your Clerval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clerval lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Clerval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Clerval in 1967 was 81, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Clerval

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clerval 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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