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Clevenger Family History

Clevenger Surname Meaning

English: variant of Clavinger status name for the keeper of the keys in a great household Latin clavigerus from clavis ‘key’.

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


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Where is the Clevenger family from?

You can see how Clevenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clevenger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Clevenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Clevenger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Clevenger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Clevenger families in 1891.
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What did your Clevenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clevenger. 22% of Clevenger men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Clevenger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clevenger were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Clevenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clevenger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Clevenger. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Clevenger. For the veterans among your Clevenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clevenger lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Clevenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Clevenger in 1942 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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